Rachael is a self-taught artist and clinical psychologist, currently calling Kohimarama in Auckland home. She has become known for her captivating large-scale gardenscape paintings. Rachael has created substantial bodies of work for her solo exhibitions & ‘Duet’ marks her third with Turua Gallery.
Rachael’s art is deeply influenced by her fascination with connections between creativity, immersion in nature and wellbeing. This enduring interest has drawn her repeatedly to the theme of gardens. Through years of studying and painting gardens and landscapes, Rachael has mastered the brushstrokes needed to capture the essence of a daisy bush or the intricate play of light and shadow on trees. Her brushwork has become intuitive and spontaneous, allowing her to create impressionistic gardens where the paint can seemingly dance from brush to canvas.
In the past, Rachael kept her artistic and clinical work separate, often compartmentalising these two aspects of her identity. However, this collection embraces the interplay between them, where the moodiness, flow and intensity of her brushwork are deeply influenced by the demands of her clinical practice. The empathy and professionalism required in her clinical work are balanced by the emotional release she finds in painting, making each art piece a reflection of this dynamic relationship.
We’d love you to join us for the opening night of Racheal's 2024 solo exhibition, this new collection promises to deliver all the beauty that Racheal’s in demand work is known for.
The full collection will be online from 6pm, Friday 22 November (opening night) and any available works will be able to also be purchased online from then.
"Duet" will show in the gallery from 22 - 27 November
PRESALE:
The presale collection includes pieces purchased earlier this evening in the in gallery presale event.
If you are purchasing from out of New Zealand, please select "Gallery Pick Up" for your shipping method and we will be in touch to arrange a shipping quote over the next few days.
