Monday 4 February 2013

More About Rachel

Up in her tower (otherwise known as Robinwood Mill) our very own Rachel Johns is busy establishing herself as a popular local artist. Six months ago she took the brave leap of leaving her job and making a living from her creations. So far, so good and she's hopeful for the future.

She takes inspiration from the stark environment around her in Cornholme for her striking black, white and red images, drawing with ink and a stick and embellishing with red thread on her sewing machine. If you visit the Staff of Life in Cornholme at the moment you will see a series she has made around the local myth of the Lady Sybil, featuring Eagle Rock which hangs over and dwarfs the magnificent Robinwood Mill.

This work is intense and emotional, so for fun she recreates her characters in playful little prints and pictures and makes vibrant cushions and book covers from vintage fabric. Which is good for her fans because she sells them for very reasonable prices!




Robinwood Mill



Rachel in her space