About Sarah
Sarah has been a member of the CREASE family from its birth, since meeting at university she has been a pillar of support and encouragement as we have manoeuvred through the dynamics of setting up a business. She has a soul that exudes kindness and creativity and we are so lucky to have her as a member of our CREASE family.
Alongside her friend and business duo Imogen, Sarah is co-founder of CRIB presents - a creative female duo who specialise in stills, film and visual art. Their goal is to represent, champion and connect with up-and-coming talent, giving creatives a platform to be seen and heard on. Please check them out we love all they do @cribpresents
We are both so grateful to have her warm and loving soul in our lives and are so pleased to share this interview of her lockdown life with you all.
Q. Following our collection Titled ‘Comfort’, what does the word ‘comfort’ mean to you?
Safety. At ease. Peaceful.
Q: What would you say brings you the most comfort and how?
Simple, my mum. I can confide in her, laugh with her, cry on her, she’s always there to listen, to talk, to heal my pains. She has and always will be, the one person who can make feel completely at ease when I need it the most.
Q: Tell us a little about your bedroom or personal space- What have you done to put your mark on it?
My bedroom is my thinking space. It’s in here, where I allow myself the time to explore who I am and what I want. It’s true what they say... there is no comfort like home, like your own bed or the smell of your own washing. So I find that it’s the best place to concentrate on my thoughts.
It’s a relatively small space which is dominated by plants. I like opening my eyes to the sight of nature, I find it enables me to start the day off with tranquility.
Q: Describe your style in 3 words..
The 3 E’s
Experimental
Eclectic
Empowering
Q: What defines a space to you? And how is your home and surroundings currently feeling to you during this isolation period?
The personal items and people that fill the space. It can be the most magnificent spot in the world but if you haven’t got what defines you there, then it’s meaningless.
My home has been my saving grace during this period, and no, there’s nothing perfect about it. It doesn’t even have a garden so isolation has been immensely real but thankfully, I’ve been surrounded by things that I enjoy and make me feel at ease.
Q: Are there any elements of your bedroom that follow you into each space you inhabit?
Plants are throughout the house... my clothes also seem to find their way into every single room (oops), photographs and animal motifs.
Q: Isolation has been a strange and challenging time for many how are you getting through it?
I’ve actually been keeping really busy. I’ve rediscovered my love for making clothes which has been really nice. I’ve been making face masks for the community, working with my partner in crime Imogen for upcoming CRIB features (@cribpresents, check us out)! And I have an exciting project coming up so keep your eyes and ears open wide.
Isolation hasn’t been easy though. Of course i’ve had my bad days where I've done absolutely nothing apart from watching Desperate Housewives, or felt extremely low about finances and my personal situation... but that’s ok, I’m only human and sadly so many of us have been affected by this virus, I’m just thankful that myself, family and friends are healthy.
Q: In our current time of house isolation, how important is sustainability in your day to day living? Do you think this has been made any easier since the lockdown?
It’s extremely important. Respecting and looking after our planet is our civic duty. One of the good things to come out of this period is that it has allowed time for our planet to heal and for most people, reassess the way that we live our lives and make a change for the better.
Within an industry that thrives on speed and low costs, fast fashion has been having serious repercussions on our environment, producing toxic chemicals that pollute water and thousands of tonnes of landfill(DAILY) emitting more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined. That single fact alone is disturbing and deeply concerning.
Sustainable companies are our future and we should do everything in our power to support them.
Q: What are you doing during lockdown to say mentally motivated ? New hobbies?
It’s been so difficult staying mentally motivated during this time. For me, i’ve found that keeping to a routine, talking to people and staying in touch with loved ones has kept me really grounded.
Reading and yoga have been the newest additions added to my hobby list! (Thoroughly enjoying both)!
Q: Many artists are feeling overwhelmed and uninspired during self isolation, how have you found this for your own creative process?
I’ve definitely had my ups and downs... post bad day I really reflect on why I felt so unmotivated and then encourage myself to turn it around. I’ve found that in doing this, I have created some great pieces of work and planned some super exciting projects which are starting to feel so much more real.
Seriously though, i’ve found that this time has made me understand that it’s OK not to be super productive everyday. Sometimes you just need a day to yourself, and by that I mean phone off, no social media, just you giving time to yourself.