Sarana Haeata is a Maori-Australian artist based in Western Australia. Her intuitive, expressive work explores themes of movement, surrender, and the emotional landscapes of the female experience. Deeply influenced by womanhood and her role as a mother to four daughters Sarana’s practice is both a reflection of and response to the ever-evolving juggle of life.
She has held several solo exhibitions at Saint Cloche Gallery and Rainbow Studios. Her work has also recently been exhibited internationally through Tappan in Los Angeles. Sarana has collaborated with institutions and clients such as the Gardner Museum, Randi Zuckerberg, The Sofitel Hotel, and was recently featured in Vogue Living.
Through a combination of layered abstraction and sketch-like forms, Sarana’s work captures a sense of transience and emotional depth, offering viewers a quiet space for reflection and acceptance amidst the day to day chaos.
Established in 2021, the National Emerging Art Prize was created to provide an annual, highly visible national platform to identify, promote and support the most promising emerging visual artists in Australia.