Gazing at Sarah Arnett's art is like stepping into a daydream. Every piece of flamboyant art she creates is infused with a sense of narrative, inspired by everything from film and poetry, to her years spent travelling the world.
Transforming Maria is based on a character from pioneering 1927 sci-fi movie, Metropolis. In the film, there are two Maria's: one virtuous, the other a robot replica used by the bad guys.
Arnett explains: 'My piece combines both the good and bad versions of Maria. My interpretation is a combination of female beauty and strength for a modern time, where women don't want to be just one thing or another.'
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