Sally Rasmussen

Living and Creating on Ngunnawal Country in Yass.

Sally Rasmussen is inspired by human connection and nature. Her journey as an artist began with a Bachelor of Arts (Textiles) from the National Institute of the Arts ANU, and it has since encompassed a diverse range of artistic mediums. Sally’s current inspiration sees a return to weaving with natural fibres where, she finds a deep resonance with the ephemeral existence that we all share—a return to the Earth.

Nature inspires, heals and guides Sally. It's where she finds inspiration and healing. Nature's wisdom and the way it shapes our existence are central to her creative process. Sally has a deep reverence for the natural world, and this reverence is woven into the fabric of her art.

Her work is not only inspired by the external world but also the individual internal landscapes of the human experience. Sally explores how we perceive, feel, and individually interact with the world. Her intuition and thoughts become every fibre, every stitch, and every shape in her work. Each piece is an expression of her inner soul, a suggestion to the essence of who she is.

In 2020, Sally experienced a deeply transformative loss with the death of her mother.  Making art became an integral part of her healing process. Sally’s grief led her to create, which revealed the congruence of her inner knowing when engaged in the act of making art.