Look out for Rachel Denny's solo show at Creative Tauranga from October 19 to November 7. The exhibition has been named Point of Entry and on display is a great mix of her eclectic art work. Expect the unexpected, and be prepared to be amazed by her frenzied energy.
MountMaunganui-based artist Rachel Denny is an expert in hiding it all, yet leaving the bits exposed that will make you wonder. Rachel's exhibition will have the paintings of buildings you might associate with her, with windows to peek through, lots of excitement, and plenty of colour. "This time I have also included what I call my warbling walls", she says. "They originate from random thoughts but are still linked to my building paintings. I love doing these, and it'll be interesting to see what people think because they are quite personal in a way."
It isn't all that easy to describe what Rachel's work is about, but the words exciting and refreshingly different spring to mind. On her blog she describes herself as "a sometimes frustrated artist with loads of ideas bursting the seams of my brain trying to achieve life as an artist and leave an imprint of good work in my wake". Her latest update says: "Today I am a pineapple lump." In other words, Rachel is different, and a lot of fun.
When seeing her work for the first time, people can't help wondering what is happening behind the windows of those buildings. What is going on? Most of her paintings are huge and will easily cover a good sized wall, but in this exhibition there are a number of smaller pieces included too.
Rachel carefully creates layer after layer, as she believes that it takes going back to the bones to encase it all. This is her signature style, and it brings an artistic vitality that is not often seen. Rachel creates, then steps back, eliminates, and returns to create definition. The result is unusual.
Rachel's solo exhibition will be an open event, brightened up by live music, and everyone is invited. To see what she's on about, visit Creative Tauranga's gallery on the corner of Willow and Wharf Sts, late October, early November.
