Artist Statement

I paint with clay, rope and Perspex.

I believe there is no such thing as 2d, and so pursue a sculptural approach to experimental drawing that incorporates motion, texture, weight, light and saturation.

I do this as part of a personal philosophy to embrace volatility as valuable in an authentic self.

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Bio​

B1992, Rachael McCallum is an artist, teacher, performer and co-founder of Kil.n.it Experimental Ceramics Studios and is based in multiple  spaces across Sydney, NSW, Australia.

McCallum studied at National Art School as a Ceramics major, minor in Colour Theory and Aesthetics; Darlinghurst Sydney. Currently Working as Studio Manager, Founding Director and Technician at Kil.n.it Experimental Ceramics Studios, Glebe NSW.
 
Rachael McCallum has exhibited extensively in NSW and interstate; most notably in the Australian Ceramics Biennial ‘OverUnderSidewaysDown’ curated by Glenn Barkley, 2016;  Performed and exhibited in “WONKY” at Tinning Street Gallery, VIC, curated by Sophie Cai, 2016; performed at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney ‘ArtBar’ curated by Wade Maryonowsky 2016; and at The Casula Arts Powerhouse contemporary art “Biggie Smalls” exhibition, 2015.  

"Art is research.
My pieces are my test tiles, and reveal as much about my personal expression as the chemical environment of the piece at the time of firing. "