Sarah Callaghan is a multidisciplinary artist from Dublin, currently based in the west of Ireland. She previously exhibited at 126 Art-Run Gallery in the group show Ephemera in May 2025 and later as part of the 126 Members' Exhibition in January 2026. With over 20 years of experience in the events industry in management and administrative roles, she enjoys using her problem solving skills to develop immersive installations. Her travels, including a residency in Iran, have influenced her practice, particulary in merging traditional crafts with futuristic ideals.

Her work is informed by her interest in geometry and the intersection of art and science. Her current practice challenges conventional approaches to painting by working within and against the frame, allowing wool and fabric to function as a painterly material that stretches, spills, and expands into sculptural installation.

By repurposing materials traditionally associated with craft and painting, Sarah questions her place as a woman within the canon of fine art. She is currently completing her BA Honours Degree in Art at ATU Galway, with her degree show opening on June 5th, 2026.

Statement

My practice explores geometry as a visual language that connects historical and contemporary forms, from the structured patterns of Persian architecture to emerging visual languages that engage with a spectrum of speculative futures. The tension between past and future, order and chaos, underpins my work.

I like to make work that is spatially reactive and materially driven, often developing in direct relation to its environment, exploring the space between 2D and 3D. I enjoy the challenge and the intuition that comes with creating these immersive pieces that expand from the wall into the surrounding space, suggesting hidden spatial realities.

I work across dye sublimation, installation, and textile-based processes using string, wool, and nails to create layered compositions. I also investigate the relationship between constructed systems of order and organic structures, such as the growth rings of wood. By layering geometric architecture imagery onto these natural formations, I reveal a hidden geometric logic shared between nature and human design.

My work blends geometric and futuristic imagery, often incorporating glitch-like effects and neon colour palettes that reflect human interference within technological systems. Influenced by science fiction, space exploration and travel, my multidisciplinary approach allows experimentation between materials, process, and spatial forms.

Contact sarahcallaghanart@gmail.com