Entropy - geometric relief texture

Inspiration comes from so many different experiences, thoughts and people. This work was inspired by my children (not so little anymore) who requested something minimalistic in neutral colours. I wanted to try something a bit different to my recent work but retain the textures and trademark spiral. To add further depth and dimension I incorporated acrylic skins in a complementary palette into the geometric relief texture. I enjoy pouring and have micro pours in many of my works but incorporating skins was new.

Aptly named Entropy (thanks to 'O' for suggesting the title of this work) reflecting a slight deviation from my current work, a new challenge and change in the status quo of my system but still synonymous with the evolve/evolution theme that features so strongly in my latest works.

The theme is consistent with Rachel's current work, which explores Australia’s unique ecosystem, rich colours and topography. The spiral, which can be seen in all of her current work, symbolises evolution and our relationship with and impact on the environment in hope that we as a society can appreciate, protect and nurture what we have before it’s too late.

Created with professional artist grade acrylic paints and medium on professional artist cotton stretched canvas. Stretched and ready to hang with D rings and wire.

Sides painted cream to match the background. Signed on the side to enable multiple hanging options; hangs multiple ways. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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Colourful textured art for homes collectors and offices.

Rachel’s deep affinity with the natural world, and an appreciation for its beauty and diversity, informs powerful expressive abstracts, telling simple stories of complex issues.

Rachel Hayhurst is an English-Australian, Sydney based, abstract artist, working predominantly in acrylic with an array of medium to build relief texture paintings. She is inspired by the sights and sounds of our unique world, translating experiences, memories and emotions, into conceptual rich complex layers. Many of the marks, shapes and contours in Rachel’s work represent those seen only from the air, a by-product of many hours travelling coast to coast.

Her work is influenced by a diverse range of artists across many genres, most noteworthy impressionism (Monet) and abstract expressionism (Pollock), and lasting memories from gallery visits around the globe. Rachel’s current work explores Australia’s unique ecosystem, rich colours and topography. The spiral, which can be seen in all of her current work, symbolises evolution and our relationship with and impact on the environment in hope that we as a society can appreciate, protect and nurture what we have before it’s too late.

Commercially trained in Atlanta Georgia, Rachel’s work continues to evolve, through exploration of new medium, tools and applicators, traditional and random everyday objects. Combining training with freedom of expression, and a modern twist, her work has developed from detailed technical works to complex but freer compositions, whilst pushing boundaries to translate important messages through a deliberate blend of traditional and contemporary practice. Feeling her way across the canvas, the journey is as important for Rachel as the final destination.

Her work features in homes and private collections in England, America, Europe and Australia.

When she’s not in the studio you’ll find Rachel behind the camera photographing football (soccer) supporting her family and capturing memories for others.

This is our world ... her view.