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Sarah Church
Sarah Church is a Canadian artist and designer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her multidisciplinary practice spans illustration, graphic design, and creative storytelling, often reinterpreting cultural and natural motifs through a West Coast lens.
Early Life and Education
Church earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Studies with a minor in Visual Art History from Brock University in 2017. This dual focus informed her interest in the intersections between natural environments and cultural expression, themes that continue to recur throughout her work.
In 2021, she completed a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) degree at Conestoga College. The program was one of the first of its kind in Canada, introducing a new model for design education that emphasized cross-disciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, and applied industry practice. Its approach was considered a revolutionary step in the Canadian graphic design field, preparing graduates to bridge traditional design methods with emerging media and experiential storytelling. This training marked a significant pivot in Church’s career, anchoring her practice in both artistic inquiry and contemporary design innovation.
Career
In 2020, Church collaborated with Good Company Productions on Wonderloo, a limited-edition T-shirt design. The piece reimagined Georges Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte within the context of Kitchener–Waterloo’s Victoria Park. Executed with pointillist inspiration, the work juxtaposed community gathering with musical expression, centering on a cyclist named “Frank.” The design balanced playfulness with quiet introspection, embodying themes of leisure, anxiety, and local identity. Proceeds from the series supported both the artist and Good Company Productions.Good Company Productions
In 2025, Church’s artistic practice was further recognized through her collaboration with Dinko Paddles, a Canadian pickleball paddle manufacturer. Commissioned to design a limited-run series of paddles, she created two variations that visually distilled the landscapes of British Columbia: a snow-capped mountain framed by evergreen forests and rivers, and a botanical study of the Pacific Dogwood, the provincial flower. The project was conceived as a fusion of functional design and fine art, emphasizing national pride and regional storytelling while supporting local non-profits including ArtStarts in Schools and the Galiano Conservancy Association.(Vancouver Is Awesome)
Style and Themes
Church’s work often draws on art-historical references and natural environments, translating them into contemporary forms that merge illustration with design. Her practice reflects an ongoing interest in place-based identity, community storytelling, and the integration of art into everyday objects.