Sarah Guppy (b.1957) describes her job as that of 'transformer'. Her constant need to reinvent or recycle has taken her from the traditional canvas and paper to ceramic, glass and even potters bats. Parallel to her exploration of new shapes and surfaces, for the past twenty five years Guppy has been evolving certain themes, symbols, and ideas.

Moving on from her recent 'nest egg' series, Guppy's latest exhibition of abstract paintings on glass entitled 'Brilliant Shadow', was inspired by the writings of the 11th Century theologian St. Thomas Aquinas. The beauty and clarity of his poetry prompted Guppy to explore that brilliant shadow from which all creation comes. French enamel on glass, the resultant works were luscious and luminous in colour, incorporating collaged text with layers of both organic and symmetrical designs.

Living in England from 1978 to 1996 Guppy exhibited and travelled extensively, working in many London galleries and training and working in the art of gilding. Her work is in collections in America, Europe, Australia, England and New Zealand.

Solo Exhibitions

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2004	Brilliant Shadow, G2 FHE Galleries, Auckland
2003	Elliptical Narratives, Tinakori Gallery, Wellington Full Circle, G2 FHE Galleries, Auckland
2002	New Glass Works, John Leech Gallery, Auckland Nest Egg, G2 FHE Galleries, Auckland
1996	Slide into the Unknown, John Leech Gallery, Auckland
1994	Loved Places, John Leech Gallery, Auckland
1992	Mixed Blessings, John Leech Gallery, Auckland
1989	Scotts of Sloane Square, London
1988	Arthouse, Majestic Wine, London The Day Book, Smith Street Gallery, Soho, London
1987	Galeria Arte Elemental, Spain
1986	Under the Moon, Osborne Gallery, London
1985	Westminster Gallery, London Stephen Bartley Gallery, London
1984	End of year show, Morley Gallery, London Monkeys and Magic, Cambridge University, Cambridge Impington Gallery, Cambridge
1980	Wraxhall Gallery, London

Selected Group Exhibitions

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2000	The Chair Show, Milford Galleries, Auckland 100 x 100, McPherson Gallery, Auckland
1999	McPherson Gallery Christmas Show, John Leech Gallery, Auckland
1995	The Ipswich Open, Christchurch Mansion Ipswich Woodhead Gallery, Kent
1993	Recent Works, Long & Ryle, London
1992	Royal College of Arts, London La Girarde, Bordeaux, France
1991	Art for Equality, Institute of Contemporary Arts, London
1990	Mall Gallery, London

Projects and Commissions

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1994	Illustration, Resurgence magazine, England
1993	Springtree, Commissioned for Schumacher College, Devon, England
1986	Commissioned Mural, Veere Grenney, London