Saskia Saunders
Born: 1984
Hometown: Aylesbury
Based in: Stokenchurch
Saskia Saunders creates handwoven sculptures for those who seek a natural sanctuary in their lives. Her work explores the tranquillity, wellbeing and freedom felt when spending time in woodlands and forests.
Using plant-based materials such as paper, hemp and linen, she utilises the structural qualities of the yarns to craft minimal, textural pieces.
By bringing the ancient craft of weaving into contemporary form, she is addressing our way of life in the Anthropocene. Saskia’s work shares a vision of striving for a positive future for ourselves and our world, by living more sustainably, in harmony with nature.
Saskia exhibits her work worldwide with galleries such as Amelie in Paris, Contemporary Crafts Centre in Hong Kong and Ruup & Form in London. She studied weaving at the University of Brighton and lives and works in Buckinghamshire, England.
26 works for sale
Saskia Saunders In The Studio
"I work from my peaceful studio, hidden by trees at the end of my garden. Here I keep my looms, yarns and sketchbooks and take video calls with collectors."
More About Saskia Saunders
What inspires you?
Forests, woodlands and the regenerative power of nature.
Describe your creative process.
Forest bathing is always the beginning. Immersing myself in the feelings and sensations of the forest. From there I photograph, collage and write. Moving onto my sample loom I play with materials and ideas. The final pieces are woven on my Ashford loom or a handmade frame loom and if needed joined together before hanging or framing.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Ephemeral, elegant, delicate
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Lenore Tawney, Sheila Hicks, Magdalena Abakanowicz
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My Ashford loom
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Plan, prepare and then let go of the outcome.
Where do you go for inspiration?
The forests that surround us in the Chiltern Hills.
Credentials
Exhibitions
Sanctuary, Contemporary Crafts Centre
2021
Amelie Maison d'Art
2021
London Craft Week
2020
Crafted and Curated
2020
Flow
2020
Amelie Maison d'Art
2019
Art Rooms
2019
Forms Assembled in the Light
2018
Origami
2018
Art Signe Auction
2018
Et Tu, Arte Brute
2017
Leftovers
2017
Awards
New Heritage : Blue Patch Sustainable Business
2020
Exhibitions
Sanctuary, Contemporary Crafts Centre
2021
Amelie Maison d'Art
2021
London Craft Week
2020
Crafted and Curated
2020
Flow
2020
Amelie Maison d'Art
2019
Art Rooms
2019
Forms Assembled in the Light
2018
Origami
2018
Art Signe Auction
2018
Et Tu, Arte Brute
2017
Leftovers
2017
Awards
New Heritage : Blue Patch Sustainable Business
2020