Rachel is based in a moderate studio in the Midlands, UK since graduating in 2008 from the University of Northampton with a first-class degree.

She creates paintings that appear naïve in appearance, yet there is a strong sense of discipline and direction amongst the bold colour palette and fluid marks.

Rachel has developed her practise over the years and has now emerged and gained international recognition, with her work being displayed at homes in Switzerland, Dubai, Boston and New York.

Artist statement

My work is about the exploration of mark making and instinctive lines which map out and form our conscious surroundings.

The graphical nature of my strokes challenges my use of colour to create depth and balance.

It really goes back to basics in the studio for Rachel as she builds, stretches and primes all of her own canvases.

To create most of her paintings she will travel to draw from real life in order to engage and get a feel of the location, to then transcribe onto canvas. This has taken her across the globe for inspiration and new perspectives.

Each painting documents a moment from a time and place, but however static the paint is, the moment is kept bustling in the vibrancy of Rachel's approach.

 

Education

 
  • 2008
    BA Fine Art Degree
    University of Northampton
  • 2005
    AVCE Art and Design
    Lichfield College

Art fairs

  • 2023
    18th November
    Blue Magpie Contemporary Craft Fair
    Elmslie House - Malvern
  • 2022
    AAF Battersea
    London UK
  • 2021
    20th-24th October
    AAF Battersea
    London, UK
  • 2020
    May - CANCELLED
    AAF Hampstead
    London, UK
  • 2020
    March 11th - 14th
    AAF Battersea
    London, UK
  • 2020
    Community Art Fair
    St Agnus Church - Moseley Birmingham
  • 2019
    17th-20th October
    AAF Battersea
    London, UK
  • 2019
    20th - 22nd September
    Fresh Art Fair
    Ascot
  • 2019
    Fresh Art Fair
    Cheltenham
  • 2019
    AAF Hampstead
    London
  • 2018
    AAF Battersea
    Battersea Park, London
  • 2018
    AAF Hampstead
    London, UK
  • 2017
    AAF Battersea
    Battersea Park
  • 2017
    AAF Bristol
    Brunel's Old Station
  • 2017
    AAF Hampstead
    London, UK
  • 2017
    Fresh Art Fair
    Cheltenham
  • 2016
    AAF Battersea
    Battersea Park - London
  • 2016
    AAF Bristol
    Brunel's Old Station
  • 2015
    AAF Bristol
    Brunel's Old Station
  • 2015
    Buy Art Fair
    Old Granada Studios - Manchester
  • 2015
    AAF Battersea
    Battersea Park - London
  • 2014
    AAF Battersea
    London, UK
  • 2014
    Buy Art Fair
    Manchester, UK
  • 2014
    AAF Bristol
    UK
  • 2014
    Art Hamptons
    New York, USA
  • 2014
    Art Monaco
    France, EU
  • 2013
    Edinburgh Art Fair
    Scotland, UK
  • 2013
    AAF Battersea
    London, UK
  • 2013
    Buy Art Fair
    Manchester, UK

Solo exhibitions

  • 2020
    March - CANCELLED
    Artist in residence with Artifex Gallery
    The Mailbox Birmingham
  • 2016
    Spring forward with Rachel Tighe
    Gallery Rouge St Albans, UK
  • 2015
    Solo Show
    Cloud Gallery Brighton, UK
  • 2014
    Solo Show
    George Thornton Art, Nottingham
  • 2013
    The London Series
    Hertford, UK
  • 2012
    One Night Only
    The Spark Cafe, Lichfield
  • 2011
    Solo Show
    Artifex Gallery, Sutton Coldfield
  • 2009
    Delineate
    The Wedge Gallery, Lichfield

Selected group exhibitions

  • 2023
    14th September 5:30-7
    Alpha Works exhibition
    16th floor Alpha Tower
  • 2023
    11th June
    Pop up
    Hockley Social Club - Birmingham
  • 2020
    December - CANCELLED
    Eazyl
    Iron House Gallery Birmingham
  • 2015
    City Life 2
    The Wey Gallery, UK
  • 2013
    Urban Landscapes
    Off The Wall Gallery, UK
  • 2013
    8 Year Anniversary Show
    Ascot Studios, UK
  • 2012
    Life in the Urban Landscape
    Life The Gallery, UK
  • 2011
    No Such Thing
    Blank Space Gallery, Manchester
  • 2010
    Perception Deception
    The Wedge Gallery, Lichfield
  • 2008
    Graduate Show
    J Gallery, UK
  • 2008
    Degree Show
    Northampton University, UK