Rachel collier-wilson - Creative With Line
I use drawing, print paint and textiles to explore my creativity
Rachel Collier-Wilson artist
I have been a practicing artist quite a few years now having gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking in 1990 from Central Saint Martins School of Art in London. I am currently studying for an MA in Fine Art at The Norwich University of the Arts (part time). I am comfortable exploring a variety of creative media. I use sketching, lino, mono printing and painting in my work. The common thread throughout my creativeness is my love of drawing. I am an avid life drawer, but am happy to use my creative line to draw most organic creatures and forms. I’m very diverse in my creativity, one day I have to draw, or create a print, or even sew something. However – there’s nothing like pulling the first proof off a printing plate to see the outcome. This results in a balance of work which is often illustrative based on wildlife and work informed by identity and how I exist in the world.
I also curate a Queer Arts Festival, QueerFest Norwich, which happens in February.
I grew up in the Peak District and have lived in London, Boston, New Zealand and now Norwich. All of these experiences feed into my creativity.
The intense gaze of the portrait represents an awareness of being seen, perhaps being judged as 'other' . The chaos and incomplete nature of the work can be perceived as not complete, or perhaps invite the viewer to fill in the gaps. There's a quality of duality to the portrait - of belonging, or not.
Exhibitions and events
Nightfair Before Christmas 6 7 December, shoe factory, Norwich
Past Exhibitions
QUEERFEST NORWICH A CURATED ARTS FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 2024
Queer East Art Exhibition - Queer Fest Norwich 2023
ART FAIR EAST 2022
Art Fair East 2022 1st - 4th December at St Andrew's Hall, Norwich