About

Sarah Seahorse is an award-winning, neon-saturated wearable artist, costume designer, and craftivist, specializing in fashion, millinery, and wearable art that serves as a powerful commentary on social, environmental, and political issues. Holding a Diploma in Costume Design and an Applied Bachelor of Community Development, Sarah brings almost two decades of experience to her role as an accomplished designer, expert seamstress, theatrical milliner and innovative pattern maker.

Throughout her career, Sarah has thrived on utilizing found and recycled materials to create high-end costumes, headwear, DIY fashion, body puppetry, and wearable art. Her commitment to sustainability is evident in her perpetual gleaning and repurposing of unwanted rubbish into works of art and beauty. Sarah's detail-heavy and flamboyant style has made her the go-to maker for many of Melbourne's LGBTIQA+ circus, dance, and performance artists, including notable figures such as Candy Bowers, Sarah Ward, and Glitter and Snatch.

Previously serving as the resident milliner, sculptural fabricator, and art finisher at Circus Oz from 2011 to 2020, Sarah has also collaborated with prominent performance art companies like The Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Rightside Creative Solutions, and A Blanck Canvas puppet studio. Her work has been showcased in the Melbourne Fashion Festival Art Program from 2015 to 2021. Her work with Artist Collective Fast Fashun and the House of Fast Fashun has been featured at Midsumma X Ignite Melbourne 2023, Geelong Design Week 2023 and Sydney Festival 2024. The collective were finalists in the Midsumma Australia Post art awards in 2022.

Sarah's generosity extends beyond her creative pursuits, as she has taken on teaching roles at the Melbourne City Library Makers Space, Stonnington Youth Services, and the Darebin Youth Hub. A firm believer in the transformative power of creative self-expression, Sarah aims to create inclusive spaces where people can engage in artistic activities outside of formal education. Her dedication to storytelling through recycled materials and wearable art reflects her belief in the potential of these mediums to express complex ideas and personal stories, particularly in collaborative or group contexts.