13 July 2009

SHOWCASE: Sarah Huijie Cai

Sarah Huijie Cai was enrolled in the Art Elective Programme in Singapore for 6 years before deciding to leave home to pursue her artistic interests. She was the recipient of the Art Elective Programme MOE scholarship in 2004. Having completed her Diploma of Foundation in Art and Design, She is currently studying BA Graphic Design at Central Saint Martins.

Prior to embarking on her design degree, Sarah taught Art Therapy for 3 years in Singapore, starting out her entrepreneurship by teaching art classes to children with special needs.

In London, Sarah helped direct and design promotional material for events organised by various Singapore societies. Besides her interest in graphic design, Sarah has a strong passion for narrative illustration. She produces illustrations and silk screen prints in her free time. Sarah is currently conducting research on tactile materials and processes in print and communication with funding from the Queen's Scholarship Award 2009.

Sarah's work was recently featured in Puffin Post magazine and also at "Two/Thirds" , part of the 9th annual Free Range Show 2009 at The Old Truman Brewery in London.

Name: Huijie Sarah Cai
Location: London, UK
Website: www.thegirlwhoateink.com
Email: caihuijie@gmail.com