Sarnia de a Maré FRSA Exhibitions and Press Appearances


Sarnia de la Maré FRSA monochrome photographic portrait

Sarnia de la Maré (also known as iServalan) is a UK-based artist, musician, and designer working across moving image, sound, and performance. She is the founder of AURA (digitalaura.art), a cinematic online gallery presenting films, loops, and transmission pieces alongside a growing archival record of exhibitions and studio practice. Her work blends original scores with video art, 360 environments, and experimental editing, drawing on feminist, queer, and neurodiversity-aware narratives developed across the Tale Teller Club universe. Parallel to her moving-image practice, Sarnia leads Blink Friction, an upcycled fashion project focused on durable, stage-ready pieces. Past activity includes curating and performing at Brighton Arts Club and presenting projects online to international audiences. In October 2025 AURA debuts new moving-image works while continuing to publish archival materials, research notes, and mature content (18+) for members. Sarnia lives and works in the UK.

Artist Statement

My work began in the frictions of nightlife—flyers, guerrilla shows, self-documentation—before expanding into moving image, sound and live action. Today I compose cinematic environments for 360° capture, where projection, choreography and camera position fold the viewer into the piece. I draw strength from feminist performance lineages—Carolee Schneemann’s radical body, Marina Abramović’s encounter, Pipilotti Rist’s enveloping video—while relocating the gallery to wherever a phone can tilt. AURA formalises this shift: a series of immersive films designed for handheld exploration and large-scale projection alike. Each work is both event and record; each viewer’s path becomes a reading of the piece.


Press & Exhibition Archive

Sarnia de la Maré FRSA — also known as Pasha du Valentine / Pasha du Pont / iServalan. Highlights from socially engaged art, performance, and cultural commentary across multiple creative identities.


Artistic Identities & Evolution

Over two decades, I have released work under several names. These were deliberate creative identities that marked distinct phases of practice.

Years Identity Focus
2010–2012 Pasha du Pont Early writings and self-published work on Amazon; memoir and social critique.
2012–2016 Pasha du Valentine Performance art persona; founder of Brighton Arts Club and Minge Fringe; frequent local press & TV.
2016–2018 Pasha de la Mare Transition from performance-led practice to visual art and curation.
2018–Present Sarnia de la Maré FRSA Current fine-art identity reflecting RSA Fellowship; painting, writing, socially engaged art.
Ongoing iServalan Music production & audiovisual persona for Tale Teller Club releases, loops, and immersive projects.

Press & Media (2017–2024)

  • Futures Venture Foundation Awarded £10,000 grant for a socially engaged art project exploring identity, activism, and community collaboration.
  • a-n Artist Profile Recognised by the UK’s largest artists’ network for contributions to alternative art spaces.
  • IMDB — Still Breathing Goddamn Media Experimental film listing for production/direction credits.
  • Future's Venture Radical Arts Handbook — Issue 1 (2020) Featured in publication dedicated to radical socially engaged practice.

Press & Media (2012–2016)

Broadcast & Recordings

  • Hosted & recorded 100+ live events and podcasts at Brighton Arts Club. Considering re-release as a public archive (working title: “BAC Live Archives”).

Exhibitions — Solo

Exhibitions — Group & Curated

Minge Fringe was an annual event run during the Brighton Fringe Festival. The Brighton Arts Club (BAC) also hosted numerous group shows and fashion events.

For interviews, exhibition opportunities, and licensing enquiries, please reach out via official sites (Tale Teller Club / Book of Immersion). Additional references and press clippings available on request.

https://www.taletellerclub.com/

https://politica-uk.blogspot.com/

https://www.bookofimmersion.com/

https://www.iservalan.com/

https://iservalan.gumroad.com/l/kids

https://amzn.eu/d/dEGRj97

https://www.youtube.com/@iservalanjam

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClSJLxSPPFB216MkqgnqGrg

https://taletellerclub.bandcamp.com/music

Press Kit

🎭 Tale Teller Club – Press Kit

Creative Season Highlights 2025

🌐 Immersive 360° + Dance

Launching a fusion of 4K+ immersive landscapes, original iServalan soundtracks, and experimental contemporary dance sessions. Designed for VR headsets, phones, and classic 2D screens, these projects blur the line between stage, film, and digital performance.

📖 The Book of Immersion – Volume 2

The second volume of the acclaimed sci-fi series arrives this season, continuing Renyke’s journey through fractured strata, exploring AI–human fusion, memory, and love. Expect new philosophical intros, deeper lore, and interconnected creative outputs across film, music, and web experiences.

🛍️ Merch & Creative Drops

The Tale Teller Vault expands with neon cyberpunk merch, Redbubble exclusives, and artist-signed items. From loops & ringtones to fashion drops by Blink Friction, this season’s catalogue blends art, music, and utility.

🎄 Christmas Art Exhibition

This winter, we unveil a special art exhibition of stills and creative self-portraits by iServalan. Expect limited edition prints, holiday collaborations, and exclusive online showcases to close the year in immersive style.

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