blethu [blé-th-i]

is a variation on the word ‘plethu’ in Welsh. It means to:

interweave, braid, or dovetail.

This is aligned with my desire to create interwoven structures of visual expression.

Blethu is Sarah G. Key an artist, weaver and educator with an eye for detail and a passion the natural world. Different experiences have shaped Sarah into a versatile artist, able to use a range of approaches and media. Whether capturing orchids in detailed drawings or weaving cloth, she takes pride in delivering work that engages and comforts. As part of her practice, she strive to produce works inspired by meaningful connections to nature and our surroundings, making a visual impact on the world piece by piece.

Born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Sarah currently lives near Caernarfon, Wales, in the United Kingdom. She studied at Queen's University, Kingston (1995-1999), Concordia University, Montreal (1999-2002) and completed her Doctorate in Education (EdD) at the University of Exeter in 2017.

In 2000, she was the beneficiary of an Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant. This allowed her to complete her Master of Fine Arts and focus on her studio work. During 2001, Sarah was selected for the '19e Symposium International de la Nouvelle Peinture au Canada' in Baie Saint-Paul, Quebec.

Sarah has participated in solo and group exhibitions at Storiel, Bangor (2016); Oriel Ynys Mon, Llangefni (2016); Oriel Pendeitsh, Caernarfon (2014); ISADA Exhibition, Somerset (2013); Sherwell Centre,  Plymouth (2005); Bourget Gallery, Montreal (200 & 2002); Galerie Port Maurice, Montreal (2002); the Leonard and Bina Ellen Gallery, Montreal; Artena, Marseilles; and the Royal West of England Academy, Bristol. She has also enjoyed participating in artist residencies including an excursion to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Sweet Briar, Virginia, USA. Throughout the year Sarah is an art teacher at St Gerard's School Trust, Bangor, Wales.

who is blethu?

Imagery Inspired by Nature