info@rachelmassey.co.uk

Artist Statement

I am a West Midlands based mixed media artist ,illustrator and designer.

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My art practice primarily focuses on exploring industrialisation and deterioration within the familiar, everyday landscape through texture, composition and medium.

My current work is focused on old, broken and/or defunct architecture and exploring the surrounding landscapes. I am interested in how this subject matter is presented and seen in everyday life and how it blends both aesthetically and subconsciously into the ordinary and banal.

I am interested in the juxtaposition between the aesthetics of the media I use and the subject matter itself. My pieces are usually mixed media on paper; my preferred combination being pen, ink, watercolour, image transfer and collage.

I often use many processes and layers within my work to reflect both the depth of the subject and the qualities of the various mediums I use in each piece.

My recent work is also representative of my own everyday interaction with locations within the West Midlands area and appreciation of its industrial, commercial and technological history.

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My illustration work takes on a similar style but my exploration of subject matter and application greatly differs between each piece. I create illustrations that range from inherently personal to specific commissioned pieces and everything in between.

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I am also available for graphic design work. I create logos and branding materials for small businesses in my local area and also posters and paper based advertising materials for charity events. In addition to this, I have made many invitations, greeting cards and other stationery for private clients.

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I am available for privately commissioned and freelance art, illustration and design work-however large or small. For artwork queries please get in touch via email.

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I have also recently run various free public art workshops along with other artists as part of 'Time Rebels' run via CoLab Dudley