Sabrina Bisi is a London-based designer and maker. Her practice is characterised by vivid colour and a sustained exploration of freedom, consciousness, and the space between the inner self and outer experience. Sabrina’s work has a note of retro nostalgia, with contemporary style and harmonious forms.
“The process involved into the creation of each artworks comes from experience and observation of the world and its balances. My inquisitive practice seeks a more handmade process, and searches for practices that reconnect me with the act of making. The use of sustainable practices and lifecycle of the artworks are integrated part of the process.”
What is your favourite aspect of running your own creative business?
Working for myself gives me freedom, which feels like a real privilege these days. As a neurodivergent creative, I follow my ups and downs in energy and creativity, so I build my schedule around that. Taking on new, different projects pushes my boundaries and helps me discover what I truly love doing more of.
What challenges do you face working for yourself?
Working for yourself takes resilience. There are so many
challenges, and you’ve got to wear a lot of different hats, so organisation is key to keeping on top of things.
It’s a constant search for new opportunities and projects, plus building a strong creative network to keep you motivated and inspired.
What does your typical day look like?
My days usually start with a quiet mind; meditating or watering my plants helps my nervous system wake up. Then coffee and news. I check emails, schedule tasks and meetings. I love drawing in the evenings, but anytime an idea hits, I make sure to note and sketch it in my sketchbook.
Can you briefly describe your journey since leaving UAL and setting up your business?
After graduating from UAL, I took a month to travel and experience somewhere new. On my return to London, I started working part-time as a Technician at Digital Reprographic, deepening my understanding of print, binding, and printing techniques. Over time, I picked up more projects and slowly relied more on my self-employment. I’m now investing more time and resources into printmaking.
Do you have a favourite print?
I have a deeper connection with “Silks Act” as I’ve been training for 4 year in aerial silks, and it’s a big passion of mine.
What are your hopes for the future?
My hope for the future is simple: make more art, experiment with different techniques, and learn from different parts of the world about ancient printing methods. That’s what keeps me going and growing.
