Sarah Cook is a graphic recorder, illustrator, and digital artist based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs on Arrernte Country in Central Australia. A Professional Member of Graphic Recorders Australia—the peak body for the graphic recording industry—Sarah brings a wealth of experience and creativity to every project.

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Art has always been central to Sarah’s life. Her earliest memories are of mixing colours with chalk on the ground, a passion that evolved into a vibrant career as a large-scale chalk artist, performance artist, and illustrator.

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With over 25 years in community development, Sarah is widely recognised for her leading edge work in social circus through her company Circosis, and for her bold, expressive chalk art and illustrations. Her commitment to social justice has taken her across the globe, collaborating with communities in remote regions of India, Madagascar, Costa Rica, and Indigenous communities throughout Central Australia and Arnhem Land.

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In 2021, Sarah completed a Master of International and Community Development at Deakin University, with a thesis focused on Cultural Safety. She is available for consultation in this area, bringing both academic insight and lived experience to her work.​

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Sarah’s unique blend of artistic skill and contextual understanding has made her a sought-after contributor to community development initiatives such as the First Nations led Girls Can Boys Can project.

 

Today, she continues to elevate voices and ideas through graphic recording, live illustration, and children’s book illustration—making complex conversations more engaging, inclusive, and accessible.

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