Collaborations

Adobe

One of Sarah’s most exciting recent collaborations was with the renowned creative software company, Adobe. This dream project allowed Sarah to fully explore her artistic freedom, as the Adobe team commissioned her not only to create a unique artwork but also to translate it into other forms—a luxurious robe and a whimsical tea set.

Sarah built the concept around her charismatic cat, Simon, and the magpies that captivate him in her garden. The resulting artwork is a vibrant, still-life narrative featuring Simon, his feathered friends, and the lush plants and creatures from Sarah’s garden, offering a playful yet refined glimpse into her world.

Adobe’s aim was to highlight Sarah’s mastery of drawing and her ability to reimagine her art across different media, showcasing how a single concept can evolve beautifully on various surfaces. To document this creative journey, Adobe’s team traveled to England to film Sarah at home and in her studio, capturing the essence of her process and, of course, the charm of Simon himself.

Mikasa

This year, Sarah launched a new tableware collection with Lifetime Brands, a leading provider of kitchenware and tableware.

The collection includes elegant tea cups, stylish coffee cups, chic cocktail shakers, versatile plates, and durable enamel masco fuel cups.

Each piece reflects Sarah’s artistic vision, combining functionality and design for any dining occasion.

Dior and René Gruau

Commission for Dior Perfumes
Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty

Commissioned to create a Dior-Gruau inspired piece titled "Flower Woman", I was invited to produce a large-scale drawing for the Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty exhibition at Somerset House.

I explored the seamless merging of woman and flower. Knowing that Gruau was deeply inspired by his own garden, I began by sketching blooms from my own—grown that summer. I was drawn in particular to the vivid, almost artificial perfection of dahlias paired with the primeval textures of ferns. Using pale greys and delicate lines, I aimed to evoke the ethereal quality of a bouquet rising and unfurling—where femininity, nature, and fashion dissolve into one.

Adventures NumÉriques

Modern Love: Nature, Craft, and Digital Futures
Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode – Museum of Lace and Fashion

British designers Sarah Arnett and Kim Hunt of the studio Modern Love, describe themselves as “digital settlers”—artists born into a pre-digital world who later embraced new technologies—used the exhibition as a platform to explore the intersection of traditional textile craftsmanship and contemporary digital processes. They experimented with ways in which heritage craft methodologies could inform and inspire the next generation of digital makers.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors were given a rare opportunity to engage with the creative process itself. A dedicated blog, accessible both onsite and online, documented the artists’ ongoing inspirations, experiments, and collaborations. In addition, a series of public workshops and events ran alongside the exhibition, welcoming both general visitors and students to take part in hands-on experiences that celebrated the blending of craft and technology.

Brighton & Hove Museum

Sarah Arnett’s design work for the Royal Pavilion in Brighton beautifully reflects the whimsical charm and opulence of the historic site.

Known for her intricate and surreal style, Sarah reinterpreted the Pavilion’s interior through her illustration work, blending visual storytelling with historical motifs. Her artwork captures the palace's theatricality, infusing it with vibrant color palettes, exotic elements, and dreamlike imagery, perfectly aligning with the Pavilion’s eclectic spirit.

This collaboration is especially significant, given the Pavilion’s cultural heritage and Sarah’s fascination with places steeped in history and fantasy. The commission allowed her to bring a personal, imaginative touch to an iconic Brighton landmark, while celebrating the extravagant essence that defines the Pavilion's legacy

Royal British Legion 'Thank you 100'

In 2018, Sarah Arnett was commissioned by the Royal British Legion to create a commemorative art installation as part of the ‘Thank You 100’ campaign, marking the centenary of the Armistice that ended World War I. The project was launched outside the Tate Modern in London and toured across the UK, paying tribute to the sacrifices made by British and Commonwealth soldiers during the war.

At the heart of this project was a large-scale installation of 7-foot-high letters spelling out “Thank You,” each decorated with Arnett’s intricate drawings reflecting themes of remembrance and sacrifice. The installation featured an interactive element, inviting the public to participate by writing their own messages of thanks in white spaces on the letters. As the installation traveled to different locations, these messages were collected, forming a rich archive of personal tributes. Both the drawings and the public’s heartfelt notes have been preserved, creating a lasting record of collective gratitude.

As part of this campaign, Sarah Arnett also created an additional art piece presented as an official "Thank You" to the Commonwealth nations, acknowledging their significant and often overlooked contributions to the war effort. This project was not only a visual tribute but also a living, evolving expression of remembrance and appreciation, uniting communities in honoring our shared history and the sacrifices made by so many from across the globe.