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Sarnia de la Mare FRSA

Artist • Composer • Educator

Sarnia is a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Tale Teller Club . Their immersive work blends art, sound, and story—exploring identity, transformation, and the beauty of otherness.

As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and founder of the Sarnia de la Maré Academy of Arts, they empower creatives to think radically and create fearlessly, whilst seeking truth.

Sep 2, 2024

Biography of Sarnia de la Mare (iServalan) with latest exhibition news

Biography of Sarnia de la Mare (iServalan)

Sarnia de la Mare, who goes by the pseudonym iServalan, is a British artist and musician known for her distinctive and eclectic style. Her work spans a variety of mediums and themes, making her a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene.

Background

  • Real Name: Sarnia de la Mare
  • Pseudonym: iServalan
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Artist and Musician

Art Style and Mediums

As iServalan, Sarnia de la Mare is celebrated for her vibrant, imaginative, and often surreal artwork. She utilizes a wide range of mediums and styles, demonstrating her versatility and creative breadth. Key elements of her art include:

  • Surrealism and Fantasy: iServalan's work is rich in surreal and fantastical elements, blending dreamlike imagery with natural forms and unexpected, whimsical, or abstract components.

  • Digital Art and Mixed Media: Primarily using digital tools, iServalan also incorporates traditional techniques such as painting and drawing. This mixed-media approach allows her to experiment with different textures, colors, and forms, resulting in innovative artistic expressions.

  • Themes: Her artwork frequently explores mythology, science fiction, and the supernatural, reflecting her deep interest in these genres. There is a playful yet profound quality to her work, which often mirrors her fascination with these themes.

  • Color and Composition: Initially known for her bold use of color and intricate compositions, iServalan’s recent works have transitioned to a monochromatic palette, emphasizing the purity of line and tone. This shift reflects her exploration of subtler, more nuanced visual expressions, particularly in her photography, where she uses highly contrasting tones to create complex moods and visual storytelling.

Influences

iServalan’s art draws inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from classical art to contemporary pop culture. Her pseudonym is a tribute to Servalan, a character from the British sci-fi TV series "Blake's 7," highlighting her interest in science fiction and popular media. Other influences include:

  • Surrealist Artists: The influence of surrealists like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte can be seen in her use of dreamlike and surreal imagery.

  • Pop Culture and Science Fiction: iServalan often integrates elements from pop culture and science fiction, drawing inspiration from TV shows, movies, and literature in these genres.

Exhibitions and Upcoming Projects

iServalan’s art has been featured in various online galleries and exhibitions, reaching a global audience. She actively shares her work on social media platforms and engages with art communities, fostering connections with fans and fellow artists. Her work can be found on Saatchi Online and as part of the Tale Teller Club band’s merchandise on Redbubble.

This Christmas, iServalan will debut an exciting new collection in an online exhibition on Saatchi. This exclusive collection will feature original fine artworks paired with her poetry, blending visual and literary art forms in a unique celebration of her creative talents.

Music Career

Beyond her visual art, Sarnia de la Mare is also an accomplished musician. Her music often complements the themes present in her artwork, blending ethereal and otherworldly sounds with modern digital production techniques. As a member of the composing team at the Tale Teller Club, she contributes to a variety of animations, designs, and alternative storytelling showcased on the Tale Teller Club’s TV and video platforms.

Community and Online Engagement

iServalan is a dynamic presence within various online art communities, where she shares her creations and connects with other artists and fans. She regularly participates in collaborations, challenges, and events that allow her to showcase her talents and reach a wider audience.

Summary

Sarnia de la Mare, also known as iServalan, is a multifaceted artist whose work spans visual art and music. Her art is recognized for its bold, surreal imagery and thematic richness, drawing heavily from pop culture, science fiction, and fantasy. With her innovative use of digital and mixed-media techniques, she creates captivating, vibrant pieces that engage and inspire viewers and listeners alike. This Christmas, her new online exhibition on Saatchi will offer a fresh perspective on her work, featuring original fine artworks combined with her poetry, further showcasing her diverse artistic abilities.

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Aug 31, 2024

Dracula - A 10-Minute Condensed Audiobook by LitBits for Tale Teller Club. #gothic #horror


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Title: Dracula - A 10-Minute Condensed Audiobook by LitBits™ for Tale Teller Club™.


Introduction

Welcome to this condensed version of Dracula, written by Bram Stoker and first published in 1897. This novel is a cornerstone of Gothic horror, blending elements of folklore, superstition, and Victorian fears. Stoker's epistolary style—told through diary entries, letters, and newspaper clippings—creates a sense of immediacy and intimacy, pulling readers into a tale of terror, mystery, and dark romance. In this brief overview, we’ll explore the key events and themes, providing a glimpse into the chilling world of Count Dracula.

Chapter 1: Jonathan Harker’s Journey

Our story begins with Jonathan Harker, an English solicitor traveling to Transylvania to help Count Dracula purchase an estate in England. As he makes his way through the Carpathian Mountains, locals react with fear at the mention of Dracula's name, giving him protective charms and warnings. This sets the tone for the eerie events to follow.

Upon arriving at Dracula’s castle, Jonathan meets the Count, a mysterious man with sharp features and a peculiar manner. Initially, Dracula seems courteous but soon reveals his sinister nature. Jonathan becomes a prisoner in the castle, realizing that Dracula is no ordinary man but a vampire with supernatural powers.

"The Count is a criminal and of criminal type... and one that has been able to be more successful, for who knows how long, in exacting a vengeance on mankind."

Chapter 2: Dracula Comes to England

Dracula leaves Jonathan trapped in his castle and travels to England aboard a ship called the Demeter. The voyage is filled with mysterious deaths, with the crew disappearing one by one. By the time the ship reaches Whitby, a coastal town in England, only the captain remains, lashed to the helm, dead.

In England, Dracula begins his reign of terror. He targets Lucy Westenra, a beautiful young woman engaged to Arthur Holmwood. Lucy’s health declines rapidly, marked by strange puncture wounds on her neck. Her friend Mina Murray, who is Jonathan’s fiancée, grows increasingly concerned.

Chapter 3: The Arrival of Van Helsing

Mina receives word that Jonathan has escaped Dracula’s castle and is recuperating in a hospital in Budapest. She rushes to his side, and they marry there. Meanwhile, Dr. Seward, a physician and one of Lucy’s suitors, calls in his mentor, Professor Abraham Van Helsing, to diagnose Lucy’s mysterious ailment.

Van Helsing, a Dutch doctor with an extensive knowledge of obscure diseases and folklore, quickly realizes Lucy is under a vampire’s influence. Despite their best efforts, Lucy succumbs to Dracula’s attacks and becomes a vampire herself. Van Helsing leads a heartbroken Arthur and the others to Lucy’s tomb, where they confront her undead form. Arthur, with a heavy heart, drives a stake through Lucy's heart, releasing her soul.

"It is only when a man feels himself face to face with such horrors of life as we are now encountering, that he can understand the power of good and the spiritual peace which go with it."

Chapter 4: The Hunt for Dracula

With Lucy’s fate sealed, Van Helsing, Jonathan, Mina, and their friends form a group dedicated to hunting down Dracula and destroying him. They learn of his plans to spread his vampiric curse in England and begin their investigation by tracking down the crates of earth he brought from Transylvania. These boxes are filled with his native soil, which he needs to rest and regain his strength.

The group confronts Dracula multiple times but fails to capture him. In a cruel twist, Dracula begins to prey on Mina, feeding on her blood and forcing her to drink his, creating a psychic connection between them.

"You think to baffle me, you—with your pale faces all in a row, like sheep in a butcher’s. You shall be sorry yet, each one of you! You think you have left me without a place to rest; but I have more. My revenge is just begun!"

Chapter 5: Mina’s Transformation

As Mina’s condition worsens, the group uses her psychic connection to Dracula to track him back to his lair. This connection becomes a double-edged sword; while it helps them locate Dracula, it also puts Mina in grave danger as Dracula’s influence over her grows stronger. Mina’s transformation into a vampire is imminent if they cannot stop the Count.

Van Helsing uses hypnotism to strengthen Mina’s resistance and gather information. This marks one of the novel's key themes: the battle between modern science and ancient superstition. Van Helsing’s use of both scientific and superstitious methods reflects Stoker’s exploration of the clash between these two worlds.

Chapter 6: The Final Confrontation

The group learns that Dracula is fleeing back to his castle in Transylvania. They give chase, determined to destroy him once and for all. In a climactic scene, they intercept Dracula’s gypsy convoy just before sunset near his castle. A fierce battle ensues. Jonathan and Quincey Morris, another of Lucy's suitors, manage to open Dracula’s crate just as the sun begins to set. Jonathan slashes Dracula’s throat while Quincey drives a knife into his heart.

"As the Count saw his dismay, that in his eyes blazed with a sort of demoniac fury, and he suddenly made a grab at the butter, forcing a way between the children who clung to him."

Dracula crumbles to dust, his reign of terror finally ended. Tragically, Quincey succumbs to injuries sustained in the battle, but not before seeing the peace that has returned to Mina's face, free from Dracula’s influence.

Conclusion

Dracula by Bram Stoker is more than just a horror story; it’s a tale of good versus evil, science versus superstition, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through his use of the epistolary format, Stoker immerses us in the personal thoughts and fears of his characters, making the terror feel real and immediate. The novel explores themes of sexuality, immigration, and the fear of the unknown, all set against the backdrop of Victorian England’s anxieties about modernity and change.

Thank you for listening to this condensed version of Dracula. We hope you’ve enjoyed this brief journey into the dark and mysterious world created by Bram Stoker, a place where shadows move in the night and ancient evils lurk just beyond the edge of reason.


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Aug 30, 2024

She Came Darkly by Sarnia de la Maré FRSA. Live Reading #poetry #poems



She Came Darkly

She came darkly 
with grave intent
eyes black as coal
to take my soul

She came darkly 
to rip my heart
to take her fill
tear love apart

She came darkly
to bite my flesh
to break my spirit
her dark intent

She came darkly
to force my hand 
 And I just let her
I made no stand

I watched her feast
inside my chest
I watch as blood
dripped down her neck

And I was glad
she put to rest
this tired life
that I detest

For she is darkly
grave with sin
and I would gladly
love again

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