At the intersection of creative reinvention and natural elegance stands Blink Friction, a new artistic destination led by the visionary hand of Sarnia de la Maré FRSA. Known for their commitment to sustainability, rebirth, and the emotional resonance of the outdoors, Sarnia’s new shop offers more than décor — it offers a philosophy.
Eco, Reborn, and Rooted in Nature
Every item in the Blink Friction collection begins with a story — reclaimed, repurposed, and reborn. From raw materials to vintage finds, Sarnia revives forgotten objects and natural textures into fine arts interiors that hum with life and meaning. Whether it’s an upcycled canvas transformed with earthy pigments, or a weathered frame embracing a moody en plein air landscape, these are works of art that hold their own histories while inviting new ones into your home.
What sets Blink Friction apart is its celebration of nature as both muse and medicine. Drawing from years of outdoor practice and creative retreat, Sarnia believes that the power of the outdoors is not just visual — it’s restorative. This ethos runs through each piece like sunlight through a canopy: bringing calm, balance, and emotional depth to any space.
The Blink Friction Aesthetic
Expect a tactile experience: mossy greens, slate greys, sunlit ochres. Expect driftwood, linen, handmade papers, vintage glass, natural dye, wildflower tones. These aren’t sterile, showroom objects — they’re sensory touchpoints, designed to bring the wildness and serenity of the landscape into the everyday home.
The collection includes:
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Eco-reborn wall art: paintings and mixed media built on reclaimed materials
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Nature-inspired prints: from romantic landscapes to gestural botanical studies
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En plein air originals: painted outdoors in situ, with all the unpredictability and freshness of live air
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Interior vignettes: curated still life installations that combine fine art and found object design
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Textile and paper goods: handmade, sustainable, and textured like the land itself
Each piece is one of a kind, infused with Sarnia’s signature mix of artistry and elemental reverence.
The Artist Behind the Vision
Sarnia de la Maré, FRSA, brings over two decades of creative exploration to Blink Friction. As a painter, musician, educator, and founder of the Sarnia de la Maré Academy of Arts, their practice is deeply interdisciplinary — yet always grounded in the natural world. Whether composing a cello sonata or building an interactive visual novel, Sarnia returns again and again to the landscape as a source of insight, healing, and creative fuel.
Blink Friction is a continuation of this journey — an offering to those who want more than décor, who crave connection, harmony, and a tangible reminder of the outdoors in their daily lives.
Art for Interior Equilibrium
In a world of overstimulation, Blink Friction offers stillness. In a time of disposability, it offers integrity. Through Sarnia’s eyes, the home becomes a sanctuary of creativity — not in spite of nature, but because of it.
Shop the Collection
You can explore the Blink Friction shop online at www.blinkfriction.com or follow along for new releases, behind-the-scenes processes, and glimpses of wild beauty via Instagram @BlinkFriction.
Bring the outside in. Let art ground you. Choose pieces that breathe with meaning.
This is Blink Friction.
