Artist Biography

Sarah Rutledge is a self-taught contemporary abstract artist from Toronto. An intuitive and contemplative thinker, Sarah expresses her intuitive nature through her free flowing works.

Rutledge has participated in 6 group exhibitions in Guelph and Toronto, Ontario. Notably her participation in the exhibition, “A Celebration” at Arta Gallery in Toronto, featured female artists from across Canada. Sarah had her first solo exhibition “Beyond the Surface” at Necessary Arts in Guelph, Ontario in 2019. In 2020, Rutledge participated in a group exhibition at Twist Gallery in Toronto.

Sarah has been featured and interviewed in a number of blogs and magazines. She was featured in Style and Home Magazine as part of Reena Strop’s design, Home in Canada Magazine, as part of the interior design of Michaela Burns and Living Luxe Magazine as part of Brenda Danso’s design. Rutledge was interviewed about her work and career by Toronto Art Curator and Advisor, Liza Zhurkovskaya from the Curator on the Go Podcast.

Artist Statement

Abstraction is a language in and of itself. Through using a variety of abstract painting techniques, I create a narrative composed of shapes, colours and textures through which to communicate with the world. I’m inspired by the endless potentiality of creative form and expression. 

I believe that abstract art serves a larger purpose for the wellbeing of individuals and society. Through viewing abstract forms the viewer is encouraged to grasp the painting first with their emotions. The goal of my work is to create an experience for the viewer to connect with a deeper part of themselves; to remember who they are and who they want to become.