About Rachel
Rachel Theodorakis is a Naarm (Melbourne) based contemporary artist working across fibre sculpture, works on paper, and installation. Her practice explores themes of culture, identity, and feminine power. Grounded by research into alchemy and Jungian theories, she is drawn to exploring the tension between fragility and strength. Bones and weaving are recurring motifs throughout her practice. Weaving becomes method, metaphor, and language as she transforms thread into objects of ritual. Her works express narratives of feminine wisdom, resilience, and spiritual strength.
Since graduating with a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) from the ANU School of Art and Design in 2017, Rachel has established an active exhibition profile, presenting solo and group exhibitions across Australia. From 2020-23 she was represented by Grainger Gallery in Canberra and, in 2021, was a finalist in the Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize in Sydney.
A pivotal shift in her career came in 2022 during a journey to Morocco, which disrupted six years of working exclusively in black. Immersion in the country’s landscape and cultural traditions catalysed an explosion of colour in her practice, reshaping her approach to light and shadow as forces in perpetual equilibrium. This deepening engagement culminated in a month-long residency in the High Atlas Mountains in 2023, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her evolving practice.
Drawing also from her Greek heritage, Rachel’s work is informed by a dual lens: an exploration of inherited traditions alongside a curiosity for cultural difference and interconnectedness. She is particularly drawn to global perspectives on femininity, spirituality, and mythology, and how these narratives shape perceptions of strength and identity.
Her upcoming solo exhibition, In-Between (Parallel Projects, Melbourne, 2025), will present the first major body of work since her Moroccan residency. These works reflect the profound impact of colour, cultural exchange, and expanded spiritual inquiry on her making.
