We will just have to adapt | Nous devrons simplement nous adapter
h = 36 in
Mixed media

‘We will just have to adapt’- This piece addresses the treatment of mothers in the workplace. I was part of a workplace that was punitive to pregnant persons and terminated their employment in alignment with maternity leave. This piece addresses the process of adaptation and overcoming.

Within my work I use scrap fabric, which I cut, layer and paint with gouache to create textural and narrative pieces. Embroidery and paper is added. The use of textiles appeals to the viewers sense of nostalgia; it connects them to something that is in all our histories -- the handiwork, embroidery, quilts and other objects our grandmothers and great grandmothers made that were, in essence, art.
The work is narrative in nature and this, in combination with the traditional textile handicraft, references the haunting experience of sifting through our memories — poignant and evocative; difficult to ignore or forget

Biography
As a self-taught artist, Rachael looked to her childhood picture books and her grandmothers embroidery work for inspiration and to practice her skill. Rachael’s background in social work is reflected in the humanitarian elements of her work. Her pieces showcase her need for progressive discussions on oppression and emotional safety, especially for mothers. Rachael has received multiple awards and grants including best mixed media at Riverdale Art Walk, top 5 installations for DesignTO and has received grants through the Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council. Rachael is the 2021 recipient of the Craft Ontario Helen Frances Gregor award for textile art.

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