Sara grew up in a personal world of feminism, bi-culturalism and activism during the 80’s and 90’s, Auckland, New Zealand. Her parents fueled an enquiring mind and the desire to look deeper into the world around her.
Sara went on to complete a degree in Sociology majoring in Feminist studies and ethnicity, as it was referred to in the 1980’s, before completing her studies in Photography.
Sara is driven by self initiated, research led, projects. Her social documentary and portraiture photographic work is an investigation of the sociological landscapes of both herself, her Maori heritage and those around her.
In addition Sara has been included in many group exhibitions, panels, artist talks and notable interviews in New Zealand. Recent appearances include Women In Photography NZ, Women's Work, Herstory and National Museum,Te Papa. She was a winner of Lensculture critics choice awards 2020.
