Rachel Collier-Wilson Norfolk, United Kingdom
Rachel (they/them) is a prolific, intuitive artist who has been practicing since graduating in1990 from Central Saint Martins School of Art, London. They follow where their creativity takes them on the day; using sketching, linocut, mono printing, sewing and painting. Having grown up in the Peak District, Rachel has lived in London, Boston and New Zealand and is now loving Norwich.
Rachel seeks to challenge the heteronormative perspective by exploring identity and questioning societal norms. Through figurative portraiture—utilising drawing, printmaking, painting, and sculpture—they invite interaction that fosters contextual debate, drawing on personal experiences. Their work delves into themes of memory, playfulness, and emotion, examining the connection between the narratives within portraits, the memories they evoke, and the sense of identity they represent.
Rachel is always happy to discuss suggestions for further work and enjoys taking commissions.
Artwork
Unravel , Oil On Board, 2024
Wire Sculpture Head, WIre, 2024
Check Myself, Monoprint, 2023
Self portrait as a sculpture bust, Etching, 2022
Self portrait as a super hero, Linocut Print, 2021
Self Portrait as A Drag King, Linocut Print, 2021
The Dyke Who Would Be King, Drawing, 2022
Showing Your Hand, Pencil and linocut on wooden panels, 2023
Oops, Linocut Print, 2023
Richard, Mixed media on board, 2023
Projects and exhibitions
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Suggested Narrative18/09/2023 — 07/10/2023 Using printmaking and drawing, Rachel creates work as an emotional response to their surroundings. Their eclectic work may be about highlighting the richness of the natural environment, foregrounding elements of identity and being, or feature portraits of people and images of crows. These subjects are rendered with a sketchy line, movement and... [Read more] |
Anteros Arts Foundation, Norwich | Details |
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Raveningham Sculpture Trail01/08/2023 — 31/08/2023 Rest brings nourishment and fires creativity. This series of works on deckchairs uses imagery of the body in repose; bodies abandoned in place, suspended from action. It connotes the way the mind’s activity is suspended in the act of relaxing. |
Raveningham, Beckles | Details |
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Queer East09/02/2023 — 19/02/2023 A main focus of Queer Fest Norwich was a curated exhibition of Norfolk based artists who identify as LGBTQIA+ Exhibition Thursday 9 th to Sunday 19th February 2023 The focus of this exhibition was on creating an inclusive, validating space, and to highlight the work of queer artists in East Anglia to a wide audience. |
The Shoe Factory Social Club, Norwich | Details |
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Beyond The Flag23/07/2022 — 30/07/2022 I curated 'Beyond the Flag' for Norwich Pride in my organisation team role as Arts lead. An Exhibition that aims to challenge and celebrate the legacies, history and future of the pride flag. |
Assembly House, Norwich, Norwich | Details |