Still performance from Caution, Tamper, Conjure, B&W Film, 2012.
The process of creating mixed media collage is an addictive blend of chance and careful choice. Editing images from collected picture books adds unexpected elements of texture and depth in each piece. While applying techniques such as printmaking, painting, and drawing, blend layers to increase visual complexity. Together these elements are mixed, cropped, and arranged, again and again, in order to fit together like a jigsaw. A completed collage appears in an animated tension between flat and 3D, both a striking silhouette of a new shape, as well as a vibrating form.
A west coast native, Rachel moved across the country to pursue a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. Rachel has taught art to a variety of age groups in school settings and art enrichment programs on either coast. Alongside teaching, she maintains a studio practice, and continues to expand her creative output through other art forms and media. Check out her latest project, Ritual.
A west coast native, Rachel moved across the country to pursue a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. Rachel has taught art to a variety of age groups in school settings and art enrichment programs on either coast. Alongside teaching, she maintains a studio practice, and continues to expand her creative output through other art forms and media. Check out her latest project, Ritual.
Education
2015 MAT, Art K-12, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2008 BA, Visual Art and English/Creative Writing, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Solo Exhibitions
2008 “Root Bound”, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibitions
2021 Annual Holiday Mini Art Exhibit, Ghost Gallery, Seattle, WA
2020 Annual Holiday Mini Art Exhibit, Ghost Gallery, Seattle, WA
2017 The Big Show & Little Big Show, Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD
2017 MAT Alumni Exhibit, MICA Center for Art Education, Baltimore, MD
2015 MAT Graduate Thesis Show, Fox 3 Gallery, Baltimore, MD
2012 “Collections”, FICTILIS, Seattle, WA
2011 “White Elephant”, FICITILIS, Seattle, WA
2011 “Not For Sale”, FICTILIS, Seattle, WA
Juried Exhibitions
2012 “7th Annual Juried Show”, Columbia City Gallery, Seattle, WA
2011 “Rock, Paper, Scissors”, Columbia City Gallery, Seattle, WA
2009 “Touch”, Columbia City Gallery, Seattle, WA
2008 Student Juried Art Show, Vachon Gallery, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
2007 Student Juried Art Show, Vachon Gallery, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Awards and Honors
2015 Distinguished Teacher Candidate Award, Maryland Association of Teacher Educators
2013-2015 Patricia Lion Krongard Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2013-2015 MAT Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2008 Departmental Honors in English/Creative Writing, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
2006-present Member of the Eta Alpha Chapter of Lambda Iota Tau, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Projects
2018-Present, Facilitator/Creator, 'Ritual', Seattle, WA
2018 Performer, Puppet Slamwich, Black Cherry Puppet Theater, Baltimore, MD
2011-Present Member, FICTILIS, artist-run gallery, Oakland, CA
2012, Curator, “Museum of Favorite Shirts”, City Arts Festval w/FICTILIS, Seattle, WA
2012, Artist, “Art Walking 101”, NEPO 5k Don’t Run w/FICTILIS, Seattle, WA
Teaching
2020-2022 Art Teacher, Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma, WA
2020-2020 Interim STEAM (SPARK) Teacher, Giddens School, Seattle, WA
2019-2020 Teaching Artist, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA
2018-2020 Youth Program Instructor, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA
2018-2019 Curriculum Consultant, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, WA
2018-2019 Interim Art Teacher, The Little School, Bellevue, WA
2018 Summer Camp Instructor, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, WA
2015-2018 Atelierista, City Neighbors Charter School, Baltimore, MD
2015 Summer Job Program Instructor, Art With A Heart, Baltimore, MD
2015 Student Teacher, Baltimore Design School, Baltimore, MD
2015 Student Teacher, Midtown Academy, Baltimore, MD
2014 Art Teacher Intern, Roland Park Middle School, Baltimore, MD
2014 Art Teacher Intern, The GreenMount School, Baltimore, MD
2012-2013 Life Drawing Instructor, The Summit At First Hill, Seattle, WA
2011 Visiting Artist Assistant, The Summit At First Hill, Seattle, WA
2011 Mixed Media Instructor, The Canvas, Juneau, AK
2006 Free Arts Day Program Intern, Free Arts NYC, New York, NY
2005 Art Teacher Assistant, Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, Seattle, WA
2015 MAT, Art K-12, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2008 BA, Visual Art and English/Creative Writing, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Solo Exhibitions
2008 “Root Bound”, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibitions
2021 Annual Holiday Mini Art Exhibit, Ghost Gallery, Seattle, WA
2020 Annual Holiday Mini Art Exhibit, Ghost Gallery, Seattle, WA
2017 The Big Show & Little Big Show, Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD
2017 MAT Alumni Exhibit, MICA Center for Art Education, Baltimore, MD
2015 MAT Graduate Thesis Show, Fox 3 Gallery, Baltimore, MD
2012 “Collections”, FICTILIS, Seattle, WA
2011 “White Elephant”, FICITILIS, Seattle, WA
2011 “Not For Sale”, FICTILIS, Seattle, WA
Juried Exhibitions
2012 “7th Annual Juried Show”, Columbia City Gallery, Seattle, WA
2011 “Rock, Paper, Scissors”, Columbia City Gallery, Seattle, WA
2009 “Touch”, Columbia City Gallery, Seattle, WA
2008 Student Juried Art Show, Vachon Gallery, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
2007 Student Juried Art Show, Vachon Gallery, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Awards and Honors
2015 Distinguished Teacher Candidate Award, Maryland Association of Teacher Educators
2013-2015 Patricia Lion Krongard Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2013-2015 MAT Scholarship, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
2008 Departmental Honors in English/Creative Writing, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
2006-present Member of the Eta Alpha Chapter of Lambda Iota Tau, Seattle University, Seattle, WA
Projects
2018-Present, Facilitator/Creator, 'Ritual', Seattle, WA
2018 Performer, Puppet Slamwich, Black Cherry Puppet Theater, Baltimore, MD
2011-Present Member, FICTILIS, artist-run gallery, Oakland, CA
2012, Curator, “Museum of Favorite Shirts”, City Arts Festval w/FICTILIS, Seattle, WA
2012, Artist, “Art Walking 101”, NEPO 5k Don’t Run w/FICTILIS, Seattle, WA
Teaching
2020-2022 Art Teacher, Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma, WA
2020-2020 Interim STEAM (SPARK) Teacher, Giddens School, Seattle, WA
2019-2020 Teaching Artist, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA
2018-2020 Youth Program Instructor, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA
2018-2019 Curriculum Consultant, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, WA
2018-2019 Interim Art Teacher, The Little School, Bellevue, WA
2018 Summer Camp Instructor, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, WA
2015-2018 Atelierista, City Neighbors Charter School, Baltimore, MD
2015 Summer Job Program Instructor, Art With A Heart, Baltimore, MD
2015 Student Teacher, Baltimore Design School, Baltimore, MD
2015 Student Teacher, Midtown Academy, Baltimore, MD
2014 Art Teacher Intern, Roland Park Middle School, Baltimore, MD
2014 Art Teacher Intern, The GreenMount School, Baltimore, MD
2012-2013 Life Drawing Instructor, The Summit At First Hill, Seattle, WA
2011 Visiting Artist Assistant, The Summit At First Hill, Seattle, WA
2011 Mixed Media Instructor, The Canvas, Juneau, AK
2006 Free Arts Day Program Intern, Free Arts NYC, New York, NY
2005 Art Teacher Assistant, Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, Seattle, WA