Rachel Cuyler

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Viscosity / vis-kä-se-te /noun; the property of resistance to flow in a fluid or semifluid state, due to internal friction.

“Rachel’s current body of work explores themes around the development of identity. She believes that identity is a constantly fluid and changing form. The way we define ourselves is based on a complex set of layers, which shifts and changes in reaction to our experiences and interactions with others. She explores the way both internal and external tension is reflected in the way we present ourselves.

This series has been in progress since 2015. Her paintings are developed through a series of poured layers. The process informs the course each piece takes and is the basis for the concept behind the work. The form, color and composition of each piece evolves significantly throughout a 4-16 week process.”