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Sarah Hunter, Visual Artist, Curator
Meet Sarah Hunter
Sarah Hunter is a visual artist who is based in Toronto, Canada. In her work, she explores the mystical, magical, and uncomfortable aspects of our existence in the natural world and how we respond to the elements we encounter. She does this through images of the human, animal and natural world.
About Their Work
Nature · Love · Mystery · Queerness · Spirituality · Connection
Sarah creates pieces that reflect a coming together of many archetypes and scenarios in life, both real and imagined. These include images that explore masculine/feminine, gender roles, icons, gods and goddesses, childhood, imaginary landscapes and the role of the divine in our lives.
They are inspired by the diversity and interconnectedness of all that exists in the natural world and our need as humans to connect more deeply with that experience.
Shows & News
Stay up to date with recent exhibitions, opening receptions, and highlights from past shows.
Giving Back Through Art
Over the years, I've been honoured to support a number of charitable organizations by donating original artwork to fundraising auctions and special events. It's a meaningful way to contribute to causes that make a positive difference while sharing...
June 2026 Gallery Openings
June was an exciting month, with work featured in three group exhibitions as part of Nuit Rose: Rewilding, Toronto's celebrated festival of queer art and performance. It was a pleasure to...
Wild Waysides: Queer Ecology and the New Natural
February 6 - March 1, 2026 Curated by Kristy Boyce RIT City Art Space 30 Adventure Place Downtown Rochester, NY Wild Waysides: Queer Ecology and the New Natural is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring how queer thinking reshapes our...
Original Paintings – Artwork for Sale
Sarah has three bodies of work that are ongoing. A portrait series that are primarily images of artists that have inspired her, animal drawings, and paintings inspired by film. Sarah’s artwork is often expressionistic in nature and reflects the inner landscape rather than outer reality.
Animals
Paintings
Portraits
“I am inspired by the diversity and interconnectedness of all that exists in the natural world and our need as humans to connect more deeply with that experience.”
~Sarah Hunter
New Works
Discover Sarah’s latest series: India, inspired by her travels there in her youth, and
Images From the Floating World, a collection shaped by the beauty of underwater life.
India
Images From the Floating World
Curation
As well as participating in many group and solo shows Sarah Hunter is an active curator.
In 2014 Sarah was included in World Pride as part of Nuit Rose and curated a show that showcased a number of artists that was titled All About Queer Film.
In 2022 Sarah curated a show called Under the Rainbow, Decoding queer film. This show was presented at the John B Aird gallery as part of their pride programming for June 2022 and included a soft opening and online participation.
Sarah Hunter is also an active member or the Throbbing Rose Queer Art collective and has shown their work along with other members in a variety of settings.
Sarah recently participated in a group exhibition called Wild Waysides curated by Kristy Boyce who is part of the Throbbing Rose Collective. Sarah’s work was showcased in Rochester NY. At the RIT City Art Space in Feb 2026.
Additional Services
Sarah also design t-shirts, tattoos, posters and brochures for various events, including a theatre performance. They have also conducted workshops at yoga studios and museums. Sarah teaches privately to individuals and small groups in her studio.
Modeled by Fariz Kovalchuk. Photo by Gareth Bate.