The narrative painting, the suggested story...
Rachael Adams: The Scrutineer of Scrutineer's
Rachael Adams (born 12 August 1965), in Whaddon, Buckinghamshire, is an English artist whose paintings mine the intersection of her personal history with the politics of social alienation. She studied at Brighton Poly and the University of Brighton. She continues to live and work in Brighton as the principal artist of Scrutineer’s. The artist is not presently represented by any gallery.
Adams’ paintings suggest a narrative intent but, on closer scrutiny immediately present the viewer with enigmas: absences and isolation occur but the reason is never apparent.
The sequence of events leading up to becoming an emerging artist: Art School, London MA , Saatchi purchase, wealthy parents funding studio & materials and paying rent on flat, Lotto win, John Moores first prize, job to pay rent/mortgage, time to bring up family, ability to stay focussed until kids are grown up, ability to not be psyched out by being middle-aged, thus losing youthful confidence, and start where you left off twenty-odd years ago.
Rachael Adams is an artist, predominantly a painter. Soon after graduating from Brighton (Fine Art, Painting) in 1986, she expanded her practice to include typography, photography and graphic digital media.
I am working class, of the rural, manual kind; secondary school educated, without qualification or social status. I became Art School educated. Art School introduced me to new ideas and ways of seeing. I write lists and draw diagrams, constantly trying to capture and contain the sheer volume of stuff I'm now interested in, but can never quite grasp.
A Fine Art Project made up of 49 canvasses, each measuring 1 metre x 1 metre. The Artist seeks validation through a process of reason and example. The construction of a narrative through a series of single images.
The Scrutineer tutored in Fine Art & Visual Communication at Northbrook College, Worthing for over 10 years (often under the guise of Studio Support).
Drawing, even when it appears disconnected from an artist's usual practice, continues to inform and play a significant part in visualising ideas and in understanding the fundamentals of aesthetic choice.
Purchase 'The Original Film Map', giclée prints of Rachael's paintings and graphic work, and copies of the two volumes of autobiography of the famous cinematographer, David Watkin, (designed by the Scrutineer).
Rachael Adams is a contemporary painter, having spent recent years as a practising design professional.
