WELCOME TO SASHA SYKES STUDIO…
… where I create sculptural artworks and design pieces from flowers, plants, seaweed & resin which reconnect us with nature in our day-to-day lives…
I’m delighted that Filial Love, my solo exhibition at the RHA, will run from 12th February until 29th March 2026.
Filial Love draws deeply on my relationship with my mother and her celebrated garden in Co. Carlow. It is a multi-disciplinary exploration of familial care and the natural world’s quiet resilience - I hope you have the opportunity to come to Dublin 2 and enjoy it!
With thanks to the RHA and Oliver Sears Gallery, see further exhibition details here.
Sanctum II (2025)
Rhododendron, hazel, moss & resin, 40cm diameter
Round coffee table exhibited at Salon NY, represented by Liz O’Brien
Angelica (2025)
Angelica flowers and seedheads, black sambuca elder lace, resin & acrylic, 36” diameter x 16” high
Chest exhibited as part of the Kunstkammer exhibition at Lismore Castle Arts, Waterford, Ireland, curated by Robert O’Byrne and Paul McAree
Belonging (2025)
Lismore Castle Garden flora & resin, 50 x 30 x 35cm
Photo credit: Jed Niezgoda
Side tables recently exhibited at Salon NY, represented by Liz O’Brien
Falling Flora (2025)
Blue hydrangeas, resin & acrylic, both 18” x 22” x 16”
Artist in Residence at Ballyfin Demesne, Co. Laois, in December 2025
During my stay as Artist in Residence at Ballyfin Demesne from 1 - 4 December, I really enjoyed talking to guests and members of the public about my work, giving them an insight into my creative process.
This exciting residency programme was developed in collaboration with Oliver Sears Gallery in Dublin and John Martin Gallery in London. I’m was excellent company as previous participants include Donald Teskey and Hughie O’Donoghue.
Located at R32 X5X8, further details are available at Ballyfin Demesne
Recent exhibition with Oliver Sears Gallery at Heritage House (Daylesford, Cotswolds) in September 2025
As part of this exhibition, I was in conversation with Geoffrey Preston MBE, talking about ‘Planting an Idea: how gardens inspire contemporary craft’ - so inspiring!
Ekballium (2023)
Seedheads, grasses and dead plant material, resin & acrylic
270cm x 195cm high (c. 200cm x 195cm high standing)
Table for a Lady
Pappus
Lake of Learning
Showing previously at Ireland House in NYC
Peace (2024)
Wisteria, resin & acrylic, 36” diameter
Sanctum (2024)
Rhododendron, hazel, mosses, resin & acrylic, 29” diameter
As part of Filial Love, Solo Exhibition at Voltz Clarke Gallery, NYC
Golden Fleece Award 2025 winner!
Thank you to the Golden Fleece Trustees and Advisory Panel for the 2025 Award. I’m looking forward to deep diving into the world of seaweed - watch this space!
Currently on longterm loan to Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, Ireland
As I Am Now (2017)
Purchased by The National Museum of Ireland and is currently on longterm loan to Rathfarnham Castle
Ivy, brambles, gold leaf, resin & acrylic
2.6m high x 1.4m wide
