Originally from North Yorkshire, Sasha is a British contemporary Artist, Designer and Illustrator based in London who is inspired by the beauty of nature. Her mixed-media artwork is colourful and focuses on positive imperfections, negative space and texture. Expressive techniques showing liberated female figures and positive natural environments are Sasha's main focus. Based on her memories or other forms of inspiration, Sasha uses the colour theory to create joyful and emotional artworks with the aim of bringing happiness into people's homes.
"In today's world there is so much pressure to be perfect. My work is all about embracing the differences. I use unpredictable creative methods, such as lino printing or watercolour work. These materials seem to have a life of their own which I love. I embrace those imperfections that give an artwork it's own character, as if each piece has its own personality."
Another focal point of Sasha's is connecting old and new: Classical themes in contemporary forms. Sasha sells original handmade pieces and Giclée prints.
Sasha's Background:
Sasha grew up in a creative family and has always known she wanted to pursue a creative career. After a foundation year at Central St. Martins (UAL) specialising in Illustration, Sasha attended Chelsea College of Arts (UAL), completing a BA Hons Graphic Design & Communication degree (graduating in 2015). Sasha then did a year of varied internships in London to gain further experience in the creative industry: advertising (at BBH), branding (at Elephants Can't Jump), fashion (Mary Benson, Fashion East for London Fashion Week), textiles and interiors (Clarissa Hulse) and graphic design (Bolter Design). Sasha worked as the Graphic Designer in the hospitality industry for Coppa Club (1.5 years) before moving to Amsterdam to be a Senior Graphic Designer for a Dutch fashion brand (2.5 years). Sasha missed getting her hands dirty and decided to focus on creating art as a full-time career in 2020 and has been living her dream since. Being inspired by her experience in the fashion industry, a lot of Sasha's artwork is colourful, feminine and expressive.
Projects
- amie x scBespoke trays designed in collaboration with amie wine studio in Eccleston Yards, Belgravia. Handpainted and fired by Sasha in her London studio. Once both sides were happy with the concept sketches, Sasha created tests to check the mixed glazing colours were correct. After a few attempts the colours were just right. She then built up layers of glazes, hand painting and firing over 10 trays in her kiln, that were then sent to amie. It was important that the design was playful, expressive and on
- Fabergé Coronation Event x Eggs of an EraFabergé reached out requesting to display my artwork from 'Eggs of an Era' at an internal event celebrating King Charles III. My original artwork which was created for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, was inspired by a Fabergé egg, so this was a dream come true. For more information about my hand painted egg and the 'Eggs of an Era' public art exhibition, please view my previous projects.
- Thyme's The SwanSasha's artwork was chosen to feature on the walls of Thyme's latest interior project; The Swan Pub, Southrop. Thyme commissioned Art Dealer Domenica Marland (who represents Sasha Compton) to source art for their latest project, The Swan. Thyme chose Sasha's artwork along with a few other artists to feature in their beautiful countryside pub. Sasha loves the countryside and was thrilled to create some mono prints and originals inspired by Yorkshire (where she is from) and her love for the na
- Lighting Commission for Frameless LondonFrameless is a brand new culturally rich, immersive, multi-dimensional permanent art experience. Housed in an incredible 30,000 square foot venue and located just a few short steps from Marble Arch and Oxford Street, it is the biggest of its kind in the UK. Over 40 masterpieces can be experienced in the 4 galleries. ~ Sasha was commissioned to design 3 line drawings that would become permanent, interactive LED lighting for the cafe / bar area at Frameless. It was important to Sasha that these
- Sustainable swimwear design for Elle NageSasha has collaborated with sustainable swimwear brand Elle Nage to create a two prints taking inspiration from her 'Sloterplas Swimmers' artwork. The two swimming costumes are both reversible. Print 1: The Marine Ripple Print is reminiscent of ripples of light darting through water. It celebrates our human connection with water and how it can take us to our freest state. ... Print 2: The 'Sand Ripple' exterior represents distinctive ripples on the sand’s surface and the interior is a classi
- Eggs of an Era | Public art exhibition for HM The Queen's Platinum JubileeHand painting a giant egg for 'Eggs for an Era' a public art exhibition around Chelsea celebrating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. 'Seven giant egg-shaped masterpieces created by leading artists will pop up in Chelsea, London from 16 May to 12 June 2022 to honour and celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Clarence Court Eggs, The Elephant Family and Cadogan have joined forces with seven well known artists to produce the giant eggs, which will be displayed in a trail on and around Sloane Square
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Projects credited in
- 25hours hotels CopenhagenThe former university building (1885) is located in the middle of the famous Købmagergade street in Copenhagen. The hotel storyline is inspired by the extraordinary life-stage and journey that one takes from puberty to adulthood. - the coming of age. In collaboration with MBDS London, the concept showcases the life stages while growing up: the adventures of love, sorrows, knowledge, passion and rebellion. Do we ever grow up?
Work history
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Self EmployedSasha Compton
London, United KingdomFull Time
Creating art, commissions, collaborations and freelance graphics.
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Senior Graphic DesignerSummum Woman
- Amsterdam, NetherlandsFull Time
Senior Graphic Designer for Summum Woman.
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Skills
- Fashion
- Advertising
- Visual Arts
- Print Design
- Art Direction
- Design
- Fabric
- Environment
- Logo Design
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Word
- Interior Photography
Education
BA Graphic Design CommunicationChelsea College of Arts (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Graphic Design
Art Foundation DiplomaCentral Saint Martins (UAL)
- London, United Kingdom
Awards
BA hons degree 2:1Chelsea College of Arts (UAL)