Rachel Darnell

Rachel Darnell developed the technique of woven canvas to represent and emphasize the interconnectedness and interdependence of all things. It is a simple structure, yet profound in its strength combining the immediacy and expressiveness of painting with the primitive structure of weaving. Her travels into some of the most ancient cities of the world have inspired her use of gold and silver leafing, like that which has been used to convey divinity. In her work, she attempts to revive ancient, spiritual themes and find expression for them in our modern world.