Rachel Ray - Visual Artist
Rachel is inspired to produce abstract slow moving video projections
of natural light sources that evoke a therapeutic response in the
viewer. An experienced practitioner in business and community projects as
a developer/communicator/artist she wishes to produce work that
connects with us, evoking both physical and emotional responses.
Stafford Shire Hall Gallery:
Drawing With Light Commission - Luminary Essence
Staffordshire Arts and Museum
Service commissioned Rachel Ray to produce a digital video projection
for the façade of the Shire Hall Gallery.
Using the architecture and the
location of the Shire Hall Gallery as her influence Rachel has created
new work that is sympathetic to its environment:
"I have been inspired to
produce this commission from a standpoint of how natural light sources
and colour therapies can enhance and indeed create environments.
Taking into consideration the external setting and ambience of the
season for this commission, I have taken my inspiration from the
power that light sources have, especially when our daylight hours
are less in winter, and our draw is to be around areas of light
that may lift our spirits and mood.
"The Drawing with Light commission is one that, by its nature of
a public external space required me to consider, the impact of the
work to all who passed through this space. Therefore it is desired
that those who 'experience' the piece are encouraged to think about
the impact of the many uses of light for our enjoyment and well-being
as well as for its obvious practical purpose." Rachel Ray.
The projection was shown on
the front of the Shire Hall Gallery during the 'Drawing with Light'
exhibition, 18 November to 7 January 2007.Rachel
Ray's work was partially funded through the Arts Council England,
West Midlands 'Grants for the Arts' scheme.
Stafford
County Council commission information website
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