Sarnia de la Maré FRSA (also known by aliases like Pasha du Valentine and iServalan) is a highly versatile British multi-disciplinary artist, author, journalist, composer, and digital creator. Her expansive career spans fine art painting, performance art, independent publishing, and podcasting. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Visual Arts & Digital Creation
- Scribble Art & Process Pieces: She has gained notable recognition for her intricate digital "scribble art" compositions, drawn entirely by hand using a digital pen. These kaleidoscopic, luminous pieces are typically created in real-time, heavily influenced by musical scores and rhythms. [1]
- Satire & Caricature: Operating under the moniker Pasha du Valentine, she creates sharp satirical portraits and caricatures that fuse British satire with pop surrealism, targeting themes of ego, modern celebrity, and power. Her portfolios are actively showcased on platforms like Saatchi Art. [1, 2]
- Exhibitions & Residencies: De la Maré has exhibited her work across the UK and South Africa. Notably, she served as the Artist in Residence at the Brighton Arts Club for six years, where she curated and hosted hundreds of underground live performance art events. [1]
Writing & Media Production
- Tale Teller Club: She is the founder and podcast director of the Tale Teller Club Press, an independent digital publishing network and audio podcast platform. Through this network, she hosts cultural commentary, narrative audio essays, and music programs. [1, 2, 3]
- Published Books: Her literary output spans multiple genres. Some of her prominent titles include MENO ND: Menopause, Neurodivergence, and the Reinvention of Self, alongside fiction series like The Book of Immersion and children’s sci-fi adventures under the Rat Gang Crew collection. Her library of work is available on her Amazon Author Profile. [1, 2]
Background & Activism
- Early London Punk Scene: During the early 1980s, she was part of the London punk community and squatted in Bloomsbury. During this era, she shared housing with Steven Sinclair, one of the tragic victims of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. She has dedicated memorial poetry and performance art pieces to restoring Sinclair's individual human narrative.
- Accreditation: She is a formally recognized Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and holds advanced academic qualifications including a Master of Design (M.Des) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Music. [1, 2, 3]
