Sarah Rambold is a Canadian artist and writer living and working in her hometown of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Portrait by Darren Hull
Sarah Rambold is an emerging Canadian artist, professional director and author residing in her hometown of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. She has over 15 years of hands-on business development + strategic management experience across private, public and not-for-profit sectors including in the areas of development, finance, law, and the arts/humanities.
Rambold studied at the University of British Columbia gaining her Bachelor of Management degree in 2009. She holds over a decade of design, strategic marketing and development, management, creative directing, professional services marketing, and communications experience across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Rambold studies the arts experientially and in academic settings and has gained learnings from courses including through the Sotheby’s Institute of Art. In 2024, Rambold concluded her second term serving on the Board of Directors of the Kelowna Art Gallery, one of the leading cultural institutions in the region.
Sarah is passionate about creating positive change locally and globally through her work and volunteerism, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her leadership and contributions. She has worked with organizations that include The University of British Columbia, motionball, Disney, KPMG, and First Nations Finance Authority, and with Canadian artists that have included Douglas Coupland, Scott Helman, and The Bahamas.
In 2023, Sarah published Kelowna Art Book with introduction by Wanda Lock, featuring work by more than 30 Kelowna artists including Jorden + David Doody, Sheldon Louis, Briar Craig, and Shawn Serfas.
A self-taught artist, Rambold's practice features what she describes are commentaries from life with references to pop culture, landscapes, memories, influences, poetics, music, and day-to-day moments in the Okanagan. Her work reflects varied mediums including acrylic paints, gouache, photography, charcoal, digital collage, watercolor and oil pastel. Her current areas of focus include art and culture, history, marketing, and mental health. Her work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions including at the Kelowna Innovation Centre and Kelowna Art Gallery, and can be found in private, public, and corporate collections.
Artist Statement
Art has always been my sanctuary—a place where I can explore creativity and express in solitude what is going on in the inside to cope amid life's challenges. My intent and purpose as an artist revolve around connecting art to make a positive impact. Through my work, I aspire to inspire others and foster a sense of connection and support, drawing from my personal experiences, particularly related to mental health.
My love of art began at a young age, starting from earliest memories of around five years old when I spent time with my Opa who taught me how to draw roses. I found peace in the solitude of drawing al fresco at their Kelowna orchard, being immersed in nature drawing still-life’s. Those early moments, spent with raw charcoal and oil pastels in hand, were transformative; they nurtured my spirit and provided an outlet of creative flow. No matter where I was or what I was going through, I could have my sketchbook with me.
My passion for art and design was further garnered over my life being inspired by the artistic genes within my family—including my Aunt who studied couture in Paris and designed couture for Bergdorf Goodman on 5th Ave in New York City, and Great Aunt, a designer, who founded Sunice in Calgary in the 1970’s.
Now, as a mother, my children are my driving force for making a positive impact in the world—however small—and motivating me to create art that connects and inspires, reminding myself and others to try to view going through difficult human experiences and struggles through the lens of being planted and not buried.
As I share my work, I aim to cultivate an understanding that art is not just a visual experience but a means to connect community. Each piece I create reflects my commitment to using art as a form of expression, healing, and ultimately, as a tool to make a meaningful difference in the world. I appreciate the support of my family, friends, and community along my artistic journey and career, and look forward to connecting the dots together in the future.
KELOWNA, BC
