Sally Blyth

Sally is an Auckland-based artist, designer, mask-maker and World of Wearable Arts (WOW) enthusiast who enjoys creating and exhibiting a diverse range of artworks. She has won several awards, and has had four garments selected as finalists in the Brancott Estate World of Wearable Arts Awards show in Wellington, 2011 and 2012. One received an honourable mention and two were selected for display at the WOW Museum, Nelson.

Sally incorporates a wide variety of media into her work. Texture and iridescence are important elements. By adding subtle touches and embellishments, she encourages her viewers to look beyond that first glance. She is constantly devising innovative ways to evoke a sense of a particular place and time in her works. Masks have become a real passion too. Sally gathers ideas from her research of the work of the Italian mask-making artisans of Venice. In return, she has created unique custom-made masks for clients around the world using techniques gleaned from her own observation, research and experimentation.

Sally actively networks with fellow artists. She has spent time in France under the guidance of an abstract artist. This experience enabled her to further develop her own evolving style of abstract art.