Artist Statement  

My work is inspired by abstract forms found in nature, science, and particularly the vessel—a timeless object rich in symbolism and history. I’m drawn to its sensual, anthropomorphic qualities and its resemblance to the human body.Through the interplay of line and abstract shape, I explore movement, pattern, and transformation. Where forms intersect and overlap, new shapes and colors emerge, suggesting processes of birth, renewal, and evolution. These visual interactions mirror the complexity of real life: conversations, weather patterns, groupings in nature— all systems of connection, adaptation, and change. In this convergence of form and meaning, I aim to create spaces where complexity and simplicity coexist, and where new possibilities continually unfold.

  Bio  

Rachel Webber experienced a bicoastal upbringing, splitting her childhood between Brooklyn, NY, and Berkeley, CA. Her passion for art and education led her to study at art schools in Minneapolis, London, and San Francisco. 

She earned a Certificate of Art from Croydon College of Art in London and a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. During this time, Webber also pursued music, performing in several bands—one of which landed a record deal with CBS Records and a top 10 hit on the Billboard dance charts. Concurrently, she worked in San Francisco as a design assistant and production manager for artists and fashion designers. 

Webber later relocated to New York City, where she launched a successful business designing and producing fashion and home accessories. Her work was sold in major department stores and specialty boutiques in cities such as Tokyo, Paris, London, and throughout the U.S.

Eventually disenchanted with the fashion industry, Webber returned to her roots in fine art and education. While maintaining her studio practice, she became director of a children's arts program, connecting students with professional artists through studio visits and high-level instruction. She later served as executive director of a nonprofit academic enrichment program for underserved youth, focusing on the intersection of art, academics, and equity in education. Her leadership helped the program grow significantly, earning national recognition and awards.

Today, Rachel Webber devotes herself fully to her artmaking practice in her Brooklyn studio.