Mandy Racine

Mandy Racine

palma, Mallorca, Spain

About Mandy Racine

Seeing abstract elements in figurative subjects & the space between things, flow and movement all inspire me to paint in a variety of media. Often it starts with a charcoal drawing which is worked over with gesso, paint, plaster & sometimes crayón/pastel, creating different textures and layers. More recently I've taken inspiration from some classical pieces which offer a rich source of ideas, particularly regarding textures, colours & movement. I work as a freelance decorative painter using a wide range of techniques such as ageing and antiquing furniture, frescoes, hand painted details, marbling etc. Some of the techniques I use cross over into my artwork. If I'm not working in a client's property, I take pieces to my studio and work on those and my artwork at the same time. Recent projects have included work in two historic palace buildings. My work is featured in the book 'Mallorca's Best Recommendations'. www.mandyracine.com

Education:

BA (Hons) Degree Fine Art (Printmaking), West Surrey College of Art & Design, Farnham UK 1985 - 88

Foundation Course in Art & Design, East Surrey College of Art & Design, Reigate, UK. Passed with Merit. 1984 - 85

Events:

2019 - Selected to exhibit at The Other Art Fair, London
2019 - Featured in 'Inside Artists' Magazine
2018 - Featured in Saatchi Art 'Year in Review 2018: Top Painters
2018 - Featured in Saatchi Art Fall Catalogue
- Featured in Saatchi Art Spring Catalogue
2018 - Interviewed by Klassik Magazine
http://www.klassikmagazine.com/mandy-racine-a-modern-take-on-classical-scotland-united-kingdom-currently-living-working-in-algaida-mallorca/

Exhibitions:

2019 - The Other Art Fair, London - March 14th - 17th
2018 Night of Art Group Exhibition, Algaida, Mallorca
2018 Featured in Saatchi Art Spring Catalogue
2018 Art for Egypt Equine Aid - regular contributor
2018 Various works at Ahoy Gallery, Palma, Mallorca
2017 Two artworks shown via Artbox Projects Basel, Switzerland
2017 Various works at Ahoy Gallery, Palma, Mallorca
2016 - Nit d'Art in new Ahoy Gallery in Palma, Mallorca
2016 - various pieces on show at Ahoy Gallery, Port Adriano, Mallorca
2016 - 5th anniversary exhibition, Art Mallorca Gallery, Palma, Mallorca
2016 - 'In Movement' exhibition, Art Mallorca Gallery, Palma, Mallorca
2015 - Undertook private commission for 2 large abstract paintings, Mallorca
2015 - Various pieces exhibited at Ahoy Gallery, Port Adriano, Mallorca
2015 - Various pieces exhibited at Ambiente, Llucmajor, Mallorca
2014 - Interviewed & featured in culture programme for IB3 television, Mallorca
- Various pieces exhibited with Ahoy Gallery, Port Adriano, Mallorca
- Exhibition for Mallorca Day with Art Mallorca Gallery, Palma, Mallorca

2013 Night of Art (group exhibition), Mood Beach Club, Portals, Mallorca

2013 Western Horse Fair, Algaida, Mallorca (display horse paintings)

2012 Solo exhibition at Open Studio, Algaida, Mallorca

2011 Works on the theme of 'Mountain Art' exhibited at various venues in Gstaad, Switzerland as part of an on-going project with Swiss art dealers

2011 Joint exhibition at Port Adriano Hotel, Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

2009 Solo exhibition at Barroco, Palma, Mallorca

2003 Mixed exhibition at La Hacienda de Zapata Gallery, Son Ferriol, Mallorca

2001 - Solo exhibition at Aztec Cafe, Palma, Mallorca

1998 - Mixed exhibition at Sussex Art Club, Brighton, UK

1997 - Group exhibition at Gardner Arts Centre, Brighton, UK

1996 - Group exhibition at Easton Rooms, Rye, UK

1992 - One person show at Albion Gallery, Lewes UK

1991 - Printmaking exhibition at South Bank Centre, London UK

1991 - Brighton Illustrators Group, Brighton, UK (1st Prize)

1989 - 'Discerning Eye' Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London, UK

1988 - '13 Well Hung' Degree Show at Art Centre, London, UK