About

Sarah Van Bas is a British contemporary artist best known for her large scale mirror paintings that fuse bold language with iconic, nostalgic, and sensual imagery. Her work is instantly recognisable for its stylish interplay and powerful use of language alongside iconic, nostalgic, provocative and sexy imagery. 

Her work is heavily influenced by her many years working within the music and the fashion industry. She weaves together interesting, powerful words and lyrics with glamour, eroticism and feminine beauty to create compelling, stylish, vibrant and dynamic pieces - "Sexy, Chic and Strong" with a playful wink to fashion magazines and some iconic Album covers. She creates artworks that feel like intimate love letters, feminist manifestos, or lost pages from a record sleeve.

Educated at the London College of Printing, Sarah works across various mediums including fine art, printmaking, screen printing, collage, digital design and photography. Her mixed-media process reflects the layered energy of her subjects: fierce women, music, emotional memory, pop culture and the rhythm of desire.

Through her recent signature mirror works, Sarah invites the viewer to temporarily become part of the piece, reflecting themselves both literally and emotionally. As she explains, “Whether refracting the gaze or revealing the truth within, mirrors carry powerful symbolism. In ancient cultures, they were more than reflective surfaces, they were symbols of magic and wisdom, not only showing you physical experience but connecting to a spiritual world - portals to insight, protection, and healing. For me, they are powerful tools for healing the soul, emotional transformation and self-affirmation.”

Her work has been exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States, connecting audiences to themes of self-love, erotic nostalgia, and the visual language of empowerment. Her work resonates with collectors drawn to emotionally charged, visually striking pieces that blend intimacy with cultural commentary.

Sarah currently lives and works in London & Ibiza.

Please email studio@sarahvanbas for enquiries/collaborations/commissions.