Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Sarah White, known as “Swhitey” [swhy-tea], received her BA in Studio Art from the College of Charleston in May of 2016.
The multidisciplinary artist’s practiced evolved from award-winning paintings into mixed-media compositions as well as wearable fashion art. Because of her foundation in fine art, her work is rooted in material exploration, surface treatment, and visual storytelling.
Her practice centers on mixed-media wall art, where paint, texture, and found materials intersect to create layered, tactile compositions. These same artistic principles extend into her wearable works, including resin-poured accessories, one-of-a-kind garments, and sculptural hats that are hand-painted or uniquely embellished using recycled and vintage materials. Across all mediums, she approaches each piece as a singular art object, blurring the line between wall-mounted work and functional form.
Thrifting and sourcing found objects are integral to her process, allowing materials with existing histories to be recontextualized through contemporary fashion and art. In addition to her studio practice, Swhitey works as a stylist, model, and creative director, curating looks and producing editorial imagery that merges fine art sensibilities with fashion narratives. She has styled large-scale fashion shows with over 20 models and presented work throughout Charleston and New York City, including New York Fashion Week.
The multidisciplinary artist’s practiced evolved from award-winning paintings into mixed-media compositions as well as wearable fashion art. Because of her foundation in fine art, her work is rooted in material exploration, surface treatment, and visual storytelling.
Her practice centers on mixed-media wall art, where paint, texture, and found materials intersect to create layered, tactile compositions. These same artistic principles extend into her wearable works, including resin-poured accessories, one-of-a-kind garments, and sculptural hats that are hand-painted or uniquely embellished using recycled and vintage materials. Across all mediums, she approaches each piece as a singular art object, blurring the line between wall-mounted work and functional form.
Thrifting and sourcing found objects are integral to her process, allowing materials with existing histories to be recontextualized through contemporary fashion and art. In addition to her studio practice, Swhitey works as a stylist, model, and creative director, curating looks and producing editorial imagery that merges fine art sensibilities with fashion narratives. She has styled large-scale fashion shows with over 20 models and presented work throughout Charleston and New York City, including New York Fashion Week.
