Sarah Filmer landed here in Southampton with no intention of staying. over the years, whilst evolving a family, working as a vet, gaining a fine art degree from southampton solent university, working as an artist and lecturer in fine art, she has grown to love this city, and now sees it as home. she was instrumental in the development on god’s house tower from empty monument to vibrant arts and heritage venue, has been shortlisted for the Jerwood craft prize, and has knitted with most people who live in this city through her ‘blue jumper’ and ‘knit the walls’ projects.

‘The Knights of the Red Lion’ is a new pennant, made in response to those hanging in the Red Lion pub from centuries past. Mukesh, the publican at the Red Lion, wanted something that vibed with the historic elements of the pub. i used motifs gathered from stories and activities shared with the pub’s regulars that reflected their contemporary experiences, and paired these with the principles of traditional heraldry to create a pennant that features drinking lions, water jugs showcased in the restaurant area of the pub, the 23 ghosts seen hanging around the red lion over the years, and molly, the african grey parrot who was partial to crisps and cigarettes.

Sarah’s website:
https://www.sarahfilmer.com/