“This piece reflects my struggle with identity through childhood, and the forces at play in forming it,” explains Rachael. “The title is a play on what was my paternal grandfather’s favourite opera song – something we spoke of often.

“I’ve always been driven to create harmony in my environment, working intuitively with colour and form to create what I feel is a perfect balance,” says Rachael. “The juxtaposition of shapes and the power of negative space in creating a narrative is something I continue to explore in whatever medium I work with. By placing simple forms and soothing tones in harmonious relationships, I aim to reflect the essence of simple beauty found in the everyday, and create a sense of calm in the viewers’ subconscious.”

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