Biography
Rachel was born in Cape Town, as her father was posted there while serving in the navy; the family went out on the Queen Mary and came back with an extra child on the Union Castle, who won the fancy dress competition while sitting in her pram dressed as a then famous detective. As a child she also lived in Washington DC.
Having spent much of her adult life in West London, she now also live in Sussex where her studio is based (visitors are very welcome, by appointment). She is also a visiting tutor, working for art groups, arts centres, and individuals.
Throughout Rachel’s working life she has continued to be a professional artist working from her studio at home. Alongside her Fine Art practice, she has also worked as an illustrator and cartoonist.
Education:Plymouth Art College 1977,Sir John Cass School of Art Whitechapel 1978, University of Reading 1979 (Fine Art Degree), currently at University College Chichester
rachelbaylisuk@gmail.com
tel: 07905 356114
Current practice
Rachel Baylis’ practice involves film, animation and performance. She is currently working on a series of films and performances, reflecting the importance of communication and connection, locally, globally and personally. Her performances and installations provide a space or an experience for the viewer to reflect and find their own voice and views. The personal is political. The purpose of power is to give it away.
Baylis is based at the University of Chichester, and London.
(Artist’s statement to follow)
Exhibitions
Haven Artists’ group shows 2014 – 2019
Ealing Open Arts Centre
Ealing open studios
Titchfield Haven
Harbour Lights, Southampton
Frivoli Gallery, Chiswick
Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham
Hampshire Open Studios
Teddington Artists Group shows
Summer and Autumn Art Fairs, London
Battersea Art Fair (“Affordable Art”)
Illustrators and Artists Art Fair (headline artist, Hatfield House)
London Open Studios
Watermans Arts Centre, Brentford
Manadon House, Plymouth
Rolling programme with property developers: Lambert Smith Hampton
TIMELINE
2018
MA University College Chichester
2017
The Bus Stop Project was launched in the West country
2017
2016
The Bridge Arts Project, Hampton Court launched
2015
The London Midsummer Art Fair
2015
2014
Harbour Lights Solo Exhibition, Southampton
2013
Express FM radio dj, and teaching and exhibiting
Teaching and exhibiting eg at Ealing Open Arts, the Haven Artists, Highbury College
2013
2012
Illustration etc.
Illustration, ‘Finding your Creativity’+’Drawing for the Terrified” launched
2011
More Arts Centres
Ealing Open for silk painting, and drawing/painting for the terrified; Ashcroft Arts Centre: Finding your Creativity.
2011
2010
New Theatre Royal Adult drama
Rachel set up an adult drama course at The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth, inviting professional actors, clowns, sword fighters, breathers etc in, to train adults. This culminated in an evening’s performance in the theatre for family and friends
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