Rachel Foister

Rachel Foister is an emerging British Fine Artist whose creative talents are drawn from combining scientific study with a classical atelier-based artistic training in France under the tutelage of the late early Renaissance specialist Patrick Betaudier.

Her work delves into an exploration of mediated imagery, channelling the power of the human form to evoke profound emotional responses. She is captivated by human potential - both physical and mental - and employs experimental colour use to manifest these intense feelings on canvas. Her art is a. testament to her belief in the transformative power of colour, light, storytelling and the human form.

After taking time off not raise her two sons, Rachel Foister is now seeking opportunities to develop her practise further.  She is particularly interested in new collaborative projects with contemporary dance companies. If you would like to discuss future projects, please get in touch.

As an emerging artist, support of any kind in extremely welcome. If you see potential in my work and would like to help me grow, I’d love to have a discussion!

Shows and Exhibitions
2024 Atlanta Ballet Ball and Charity Auction - Atlanta, USA
2016               ‘Colour Soul’ – Oxmarket Centre for the Arts, Chichester. Joint show with the artist Sheila McGrath
2013               West Dean College Visual Arts Summer Show – West Dean College. Group show
2013               Free Range at The Old Truman Brewery, London. Group show
2013               ‘Fun-a Day project and show’. West Dean College, group show - artist  and curator
2012               West Dean College end of Year Show – West Dean College. Group show
2012               West Dean College end of Year Show – The Old Truman Brewery, London. Group show
2008               Le Salon de Mai – Monflanquin, France. Group show with students and alumni of the Atelier Neo Medici
2007               Le Salon de Mai – Monflanquin, France. Group show with students and alumni of the Atelier Neo Medici

Awards
2024 Visual Artists Association Open 2024 UK and International Emerging Artist Award - Longlist
2023 Visual Artists Association Internation Exhibition and Scholarship Prize - Shortlist
2013               Distinction, End of Year Show, West Dean College
2013               Distinction, MFA dissertation: ‘Contemporary Magic Realism in the Post Photographic Age’, West Dean College
2012               Edward James Foundation Award
2011               Edward James Foundation Award