Red - A Celebration of the Body

by Sabine Von Graz

Width: 155cm width x Height: 55cm

Watercolour

About

Sabine Von Graz, born in Austria and now based in Australia, practices and exhibits across the worlds of art and has since the 1990’s. Her humorous and surreal artworks are inspired by childhood nostalgia and fairy tales gathered from across the globe. Often described as ‘Beauty with Bite,’ her art celebrates diverse identities and explores the emotional complexities of growing up. Her characters rise with quiet strength and wit, evolving into confident, self-assured individuals—embodying resilience, imagination, and transformation.
Sabine has exhibited extensively, cementing her reputation as a sought-after contemporary artist who continues to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.

Red-A Celebration of the Body
Born from a life drawing session, this work reimagines the figure through a bold, modern lens. It’s a celebration of body positivity—raw, unfiltered, and empowered. The vibrant red palette injects urgency and emotional weight, spotlighting the body not as an object, but as a vessel of agency and presence. With a strong focus on hands and form, the piece invites an intimate reflection on how we inhabit our physical selves. Inspired by the quiet strength of a life drawing model, the painting speaks to the quiet revolution of simply being at ease in your own skin.