Sarah Jacobsen

Fairytales persist in their ability to capture the young and old with a nostalgic, sentimental charm. Sarah’s work considers why these stories and characters are so enticing, especially focusing on Disney and its worldwide appeal. Her body of work aims to provide an escape from the real world and facilitate a space of imagination and magic, guiding us back to our inner child. Many narratives in her work repeat themselves, as the draw to timelessness and familiarity is crucial in maintaining an audience to fictional storytelling. It is Sarah’s mission to dismantle the mid-brow, kitschy label placed on work in this arena by stressing the subjective meaning each story holds, recalling that meaning is what defines sophisticated art. Sarah produces work in multiple mediums, focusing on painting and jewellery. Her jewellery continues to explore whimsical, enchanting motifs and is unique in that she incorporates BEHR® paint swatches as the inspiration for each piece. Sarah’s work invites you to appreciate beloved fairytales in a unique way that highlights their sophisticated beauty and enchantment, delivering a tangible piece of the magic that other merchandise cannot provide.