Profile
Sara Bor
Following a career as an Animation TV Producer/Director making award winning children’s TV programmes, I returned to my Fine Art roots in 2007 and studied for an MA in Fine Art. I am now a PhD Researcher at Falmouth University. This practice- based research is an exploration of the meaning of ‘Home.’ Through reflection and the creation of a unique set of artworks, I am using my own biographical reference, and the history of domestic life in a 19th Century agricultural community, to explore the impact on women. Drawing historical reference in particular, from the imagined life of Jane Frost, who lived and farmed from my home in the 19th Century.
Place and land use are the dominant theme of my practice, history, geography and human imprints. The correlation with the materials themselves and the processes involved. I am inevitably drawn back to a connection with the land and materials that I find there.
Solo exhibitions
2020, Fugitive Landscapes, solo show, Open Studios, Devon, installation. A series of mixed media paintings on canvas.
2018, Convergence, solo show, Tighnabruaich Gallery, Scotland. A series of mixed media paintings, handmade artist book.
2015, Kyles of Bute, solo show, Tighnabruaich Gallery, Scotland, installation. A series of oil paintings on canvas
2015, Moors and Dales, solo show, Jack Sevens Contemporary Art, Cheshire, installation. A series of oil paintings various sizes.
2007, Solo Show Redearth Gallery, Mid Devon, installation. A series of drawings and paintings using local earth pigments.
2007, Grass Sheep, Redearth Gallery, Mid Devon, temporary environmental.
2006, ‘Earth Horse’ Westown Farm, Ide, Exeter, Temporary Rural Site Specific. Ploughed hill carving, 60 x 40 metres.
Joint exhibitions
2024 ‘Speak Out’ Plough Art Centre North Devon
2023, Showcase, group show, UEL, London, doctoral research, work in progress
2023, Open Houses, Brighton, installation and paintings for joint project, Walking Alone, Walking Together
2023, States of Exchange, DFA Arts Exchange group show, Hypha Studios, Stratford London
2022, The Map is not the territory, curated show, Newlyn Society of Artists, Tremenheere Gallery, ‘Echoes of Past places’
2022, Wirksworth Arts Festival, Derbyshire, installations and paintings.
2022, Showcase, group show, UEL, London, doctoral research, work in progress
2022, Duality, two person show, Crypt Gallery, St Ives, selection of paintings
2021, NSA125, curated group show, Newlyn Society of Artists, Tremenheere Gallery, Penzance. Wall hanging 100 x 100 cm.
2021,Summer group show, Gallery Tresco, Isles of Scilly, installation. A series of 6 oil paintings various sizes.
2021, Alkemi, group show, Jupiter Gallery, Newlyn, installation. A series of mixed media works on recycled slate and board.
2021, Looking Forward, Newlyn Society of Artists, Tremenheere Gallery, installation. 2 mixed media works on recycled board.
2021, New Beginnings, online group show, Whitehouse Gallery. A series of mixed media paintings on canvas.
2020, Edge of Dark, curated group show, Newlyn Society of Artists, Tremenheere Gallery, installation. Diptych, 100 x 46 cm
2019, Sense of Place, group show, Whitehouse Gallery, Scotland, installation. A series of oil paintings varying sizes.
2019, Spring Show, 2 person show, Byre Gallery, Plymouth, installation. Selection of paintings on canvas and a handmade artist book.
2018, The Edge of Landscape, 2 person show, Bodmin Shire Hall, installation. Selection of paintings and floor installation.
2018, South West Academy group show, Thelma Hubert Gallery, Honiton, installation. Three oil paintings.
2017, Raw Rich, Newlyn School of Art Mentoring show, PZ Gallery, Penzance, installation. Interactive handmade artists book 140 sq. cm, a series of other works.
2017, Royal West Academy Open Show, RWA, Bristol, installation. Photo etching, selected and hung.
2017, The Edge of Landscape, 2 person show, The Plough, Torrington, installation. A series of oil paintings various sizes. Artist talk
2016, Fine Art Society group show, Edinburgh, Scotland, installation. A series of oil paintings, various sizes.
2016, Moor and Sea, group show, Brook Gallery, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, installation. A series of oil paintings , various sizes.
2016, Wells Open, A2 Contemporary, installation. Oil painting selected and hung.
2016, Summer group show, Tighnabruaich Gallery, Scotland, installation. A series of oil paintings. Mark making workshop and talk.
2016, Spring group show, The Jetty Gallery, Oban Scotland, installation. A series of oil paintings various sizes.
2016, Summer group show, Gallery Tresco, Isle of Scilly, installation. A series of oil paintings, various sizes.
2015, Winter group show, Signet Contemporary Art, London, installation. A series of oil paintings, various sizes.
2015, Group show, The Art Agency, Esher, Surrey, installation. A series of oil paintings, various sizes.
2015,Quartz, curated group show, Taunton, installation. Selection of paintings & sketchbooks and mark making workshop.
2015,Spring group show, Gallery Tresco, Isles of Scilly, installation. A series of oil paintings, various sizes.
2014, Summer group show, Cambridge Contemporary, Cambridge, installation. A series of oil paintings, various sizes.
2014, 2 person show, The Saffron Walden Gallery, Essex, installation. A series of oil paintings, various sizes.
2014, Recollections, curated charity show for Dementia, Thelma Hubbert Gallery, Honiton, installation. Oil painting.
2014, Colour, 2 person show, Riverside Gallery Barnes, London, installation. A series of oil paintings various sizes.
2013, Christmas Show, Burton Art Gallery, North Devon, installation. Oil painting selected and hung.
2013, Exeter Healthcare Hospital Exhibition, RD&E, Exeter, installation. Two oil paintings selected and hung.
2013, Group show, Gloss Gallery, Exeter, installation. A series of oil paintings various sizes.
2013, Spring show, Riverside Gallery, Barnes, London, installation. A series of oil paintings various sizes.
2013, Colour and Reflections, 2 person show, The Art Agency, Surrey, installation. Selected paintings and artists talk.
2012, Exeter Hospice Exhibition, Gloss Gallery, Exeter, installation. 2 oil paintings selected and hung.
2012, The Shadows Exhibition, The Point, Eastleigh, installation. ‘365 Days’ suspended found objects & memorabilia.
2012, The Big Draw, Redearth Gallery, Mid Devon, installation, 3 earth pigment drawings.
2012, Art in Mind, Maynard School, Exeter, installation. A series of oil paintings various sizes.
2011, Open show, South West Academy, Exeter, installation. Oil painting selected and hung.
2011, Devon Open Studios, Brindiwell Studio, Mid Devon, installation. A selection of drawings and paintings, workshops and artist talks.
2010, Celebration of Art, Maynard School, Exeter, installation. A selection of oil paintings various sizes.
2009, Group show, Fursdon House, Exeter, installation. A series of drawings using found charcoal and earth pigments from the site.
2009, Summer Exhibition, Redearth Gallery, Mid Devon, installation. A series of drawings and paintings.
2007 Polar Bear, collaboration, Westown Farm, Ide, Exeter, environmental site specific. Recycled agricultural fleece 30 x18 metres.
Television Productions
1999-2012, Grizzly Tales, animated TV series 1-8, CITV/Nickelodeon. British Animation Awards & Broadcast best children’s series, 7 BAFTA Nominations.
2004-2007, Funky Valley and Funky Town, animated TV series, 82 x 5-minute episodes, Channel Five.
2001, Binka, animated TV series, 26 x 5-minute episodes, CBeebies.
2001, Lost in the Snow, animated TV Special, CITV.
1995-1998, Wolves Witches & Giants, animated TV series 1-4 and 3 TV Specials, CITV, RTS Best Children’s Entertainment.
1997, Feodor, animated TV series 26 x 5-minute episodes, co-production Cartoon Film, Germany, Channel 4/ZDF Germany.
1993-1994, Beastly Behaviour, animated TV series, 52 x 1-minute episodes, Channel 4/ WDR, Germany.
1992, Frootie Tooties, animated TV series, 13 x 5-minute episodes, Channel 4
1988, Tube Mice, animated TV series, 26 x 5-minute episodes, CITV
1985, Mop and Smiff, animated TV series and live action, 13 x 15-minute episodes, BBC Children’s
1982, All the Candy Colours, animated music video, 2 minutes, screened at the Annecy Animation Festival.
1981, You’re the Cream in My Coffee, animated independent film screened at the London Film Festival and numerous international Animation Festivals.
Teaching
2008 – 2012, External Examiner BA (Hons) Digital Animation, University College Falmouth.
Public engagement
2022, Emerge East, collaborative Ecology and Art walk with Dr Caroline Nash, Barking Riverside
Professional Bodies
DFA Arts Exchange, UEL, London – founding member
Centre for Creative and Cultural Practice (CCP) UEL, London
Newlyn Society of Artists
Directors UK Producer and Director’s Society
ALCS Authors Rights Society
2007- 20, Devon Artist Network.
2016 -18, South West Academy of Arts.
Voluntary Positions
2022, Trustee Brisons Veor Charitable Trust
2019-2021, Committee member Newlyn Society of Artists
2016, Curator ‘The Big Colyton Art Show’ 2016
2015, Curator ‘The Big Colyton Art Show’ 2015
2007-2010, ‘Celebration of Art’ 2010 Organising Committee
2008-2009, Chair of Maynard Parents Association
2008, Consultant Animated Exeter
2005-2007, Chair of South West Adoption from all Nations
1991-1996, European Studio Grouping part of Media Programme
1989-1994, Cartoon UK Representative for the Media Programme
2022, Walking Home, Blog for Walking Artists Network Walking Home – Walking Artists
2022, Walking Home paper presenting my research ACI PGR Annual Conference UEL
2024, painting for private collector
2023, painting for private collector
2020, installations for the Perle Hotel Group, Edinburgh, Scotland. 3 oil paintings, 100 x 80 cm.
2018, installation for private collector, Surrey. Oil painting 100 x 80 cm.
2017, installation for the Perle Hotel Group, Edinburgh, Scotland. Oil painting 120 x 100 cm.
2023, One week painting residency, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, research for an exhibition at Gallery Tresco
2022, One week painting residency, Cove Park, Scotland, work in progress for doctoral research.
2021, One week painting residency, Cove Park, Scotland, exploring processes and materials.
2019, One week painting residency, Glencoe House Hotel, Scotland research for Fugitive Landscapes.
2018, One week painting residency, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, research for an exhibition at Gallery Tresco.
2017, One week painting residency, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, research for an exhibition at Gallery Tresco.
2017, One week painting residency, Brison Veor, Cape Cornwall, research for a new body work exploring processes and materials.
2016, 3-day residency/workshop, Tighnabruaich Gallery, Scotland, researching found materials
2015, 3-day residency/workshop, Tighnabruaich Gallery, Scotland, research for a new body of work
