ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sarah Lubcke is a realist portrait painter residing in Adelaide, South Australia.
Drawing from many years working in the fashion and beauty realm her work explores the intricacies surrounding the female experience and the deeper symbolism behind how we present ourselves. The rich textures and delicate details in her portraits invite the viewer to reflect on the hidden layers beneath the surface, encouraging them to explore not only the visual beauty but the emotions and stories carried by her subjects.
Sarah's art has earned recognition through her selections in art prizes like the 12th Prospect Portrait Prize and The Adelaide Parkland Prize. With a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the University of South Australia and a Certificate IV in Design, Sarah has honed her craft through years of study and practice. Sarah has a strong commitment to teaching and community involvement, having volunteered her time teaching art to patients at the Sydney Children's Hospital. She also leads workshops in South Australia, sharing her passion and skills with others.
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Artist CV
Sarah Lubcke (b. 1985, Australia)
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Education:
University of South Australia, Bachelor of Visual Art, 2014.
Adelaide College of Art, Cert 4 in Design, 2020.
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Solo Exhibitions
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2016 Luminosity, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney.
Group Exhibitions
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2024, We Dream in Colour, Art Lovers Gallery, Melbourne
2024, 40x40cm Group Exhibition, Bluethumb Gallery, Hyde Park
2024, 30x30cm Group Exhibition, Bowerbird Design Markets, Wayville.
2023, 12th Prospect Portrait Prize, New March Gallery, Prospect.
2023, 30x30cm Group Exhibition, Bowerbird Design Markets, Wayville.
2022, Small Works Art Prize, Brunswick St Art Gallery, Melbourne.
2021, The Spaces Between, The Paintbox, Hahnforf.
2021, Cake Exhibition, The Paintbox, Hahndorf.
2017, 30x30 Exhibition, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney.
2014, Adelaide Parklands Art Prize, Festival Centre, Adelaide.
1999, Express Youth Art Exhibition, Norwood, Adelaide.
1998, Express Youth Art Exhibition, Norwood Adelaide.
Awards and Prizes
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2023, Finalist, 12th Prospect Portrait Prize.
2023 Finalist, Bluethumb Art Prize.
2014 Finalist, Adelaide Parklands Art Prize.
1998, Runner up for drawing, Express Youth Art Competition.
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Collections
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney.
Private Collections, Charleston, USA.
Private Collections, Brisbane, Qld.
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Press
2024, Channel 7, Dream Homes. Artwork "Heavenly Gaze" selected and featured in Taeler and Elle Jordan room reveal.
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Teaching
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2022-2025 Art workshops for Private Schools and corporate organisations.
2016-2017 Volunteer teacher at the Sydney Children’s Hospital in the Saunders Unit.