The Right Way Up Sculpture

In a practice that is essentially autobiographical, Rach's work explores her experiences of being a former circus performer and climbing instructor and now living with ‘invisible disabilities’ Her use of materials reflects how even the most perfect specimen when under scrutiny can expose the fragility, flaws, and strengths of being human. The complexity of life and unpredictability of experience is reflected using raw clay or Parian unglazed fractured pieces, allowing the clay to transform and move during firing, a parallel to a body’s physical and emotional journey. With compositions that emphasise fragility, balance, change movement and flow, her work invites an audience to find corporeal connection, encouraging a collective, communal response, reminding us that we are not alone. Rach chooses to use her experiences to deepen and enhance her creative practice, fuel her passion and advocacy for disabled arts and the environment as well as share her belief that art can enhance wellbeing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level