Born in 1986, Sara Boccaccini Meadows is a versatile visual artist, excelling in painting, print design, and illustration. Currently dividing her time between New York, USA, and the serene landscapes of the Peak District, England, Sara originally hails from the U.K. She earned a 1st class Hons degree in Textiles and Surface Pattern from Leeds College of Art. Having spent several years residing and working in South Korea and Australia, Sara has enriched her artistic journey with diverse cultural experiences. For the past decade since her arrival in the USA, she has balanced her roles as an illustrator and an exhibiting artist, contributing her creative talents to various exhibitions.

 

Drawing inspiration from the natural world and the intricacies of daily life, Sara Boccaccini Meadows crafts distinctive and whimsical artworks. Employing a variety of mediums such as watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and ink, her artistic signature is instantly recognizable. This unique style has garnered attention from notable corporations like Louis Vuitton and publishers across America and Europe, leading to commissions for illustrations and murals.

 

Beyond her creative endeavors, Sara is a staunch advocate for climate action and women's rights. In 2017, she contributed to the group exhibition "The Future is Female" in New York City, showcasing her piece depicting a diverse lineup of women joining hands, prominently displayed on a billboard near the Manhattan Bridge.

 

In July 2018, Sara published her book "Botanical Painting," featuring her nature-inspired illustrations crafted with gouache and watercolor. She celebrated the book's release with her inaugural solo exhibition in the U.K., titled "A Botanical Wander." During a residency in Hawaii later that year, Sara collaborated with the local tourism board, channeling her experiences into four paintings celebrating the island's unique ecosystems.

 

The summer of 2019 saw Sara awarded an art residency on Governors Island in New York City as part of the "Our Future Festival: A Day of Climate Action, Ideas, and Inspiration." Here, she delved into studying the island's flora and fauna, creating a wall mural with an interactive "botanical trail" to raise awareness about the vital role of bees and insects in sustaining our planet's health.

 

Amidst the pandemic, Sara relocated with her family to Los Angeles from the U.K., initially anticipating a dulling of the famed California sunshine. However, she embraced the diverse landscapes, from desert vistas to snowy mountain peaks, channeling these experiences into a collection of artwork, including her first foray into large-scale canvases. This culminated in her inaugural solo exhibition in the USA at Simard Bilodeau Contemporary in Downtown Los Angeles in 2021. Sara also participated in a group show at the same venue in the summer of 2023.

 

Since then, Sara has remained prolific, participating in numerous group exhibitions across New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, and the U.K., along with showcasing her work at international art fairs. She has lent her illustrative talents to a variety of books, predominantly exploring botanical themes.

 

Sara has presented work with Simard Bilodeau, in solo and group shows, four times in the last three years. Prominent companies including Louis Vuitton, Urban Outfitters, and Kate Spade have commissioned illustrations and murals from the artist. She has published several books of her illustrations, and continues to work as an illustrator, working with clients such as Ten Speed Press, Netflix, Quarto Publishing, i-D Magazine, Flow Magazine, Origin Magazine, Lincoln Center, and Iceberg Press. In February 2024, her work Daffodil Haul was exhibited and auctioned with David Zwirner in New York. Her book FLY was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize, 2024. The artist’s newest book WILD will be available for purchase in Spring 2025.