”Life begins with the process of star formation. We are made of stardust.”

This statement by British astrophysicist John Gribbin nicely sums up all my thoughts about making art – for me it is a journey towards light, the light already within us.

Science‘s explanation of our cosmic origins and the fact that the word ”art” is a form of the verb ”to be” are my two guiding stars. Everything else inbetween - memories, people, languages, dreams, continents and places - is the rich matrix from which I weave my works.

- Sally Arnold

In progress

I am launching my first range of woollen tufted rugs and soft furniture, exclusively manufactured by Rugalia in Cape Town from South African grown and dyed wools, at Design Indaba 2009. Please see www.sallyarnold.com for all products and further details.

My new showroom KarooStar at 57 Church Street, Prince Albert combines my paintings, drawings and soft furnishings for a contemporary New Karoo look.

Lily wool pile carpet (Rugalia) 2007

Skuinshuis Scholarship

I am currently sponsoring Rowina Pieterse for the 2nd of 3 years, in preparation for her entrance to an art college in South Africa. I am also sponsoring the tuition fees of Lana Myburgh, currently beginning a 3-year course in Graphic Design at Port Elizabeth Technikon.

To date the fund stands at €2,000. In order to successfully implement the scholarships, more is needed. For further details and how to participate, please click here.

left: Art scholar Rowina Pieterse
Prince Albert 2008

right: Lana and her recycled dress