RACHEL

T. HICKS

Dive into the dynamic and contrasting world of Rachel T. Hicks, an abstract expressionist artist whose studio lights up the arts district of Downtown Los Angeles. A masterful alumnus of the California College of the Arts and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Rachel has honed her craft to challenge and reinterpret the norms of the fine art world.

With a bold approach that breaks the conventional rules she once learned, Rachel’s work seeks to confront the entrenched hierarchical ideals and provoke thought through her vivid expressionist pieces. She describes herself as a “personality artist,” pulling back the curtain on her creative process to offer viewers a rare glimpse into the birth of artistry. Her work is an open invitation to explore the interaction of textures and forms—a narrative that crafts vulnerability into strength and the industrial into the artistic.

Rachel’s canvases, sprawling from 5 to 15 feet, are layered theatrically with materials sourced from construction sites and factory excess—far from the typical art supplies. These elements bring spontaneity and a raw industrial vibe to her large-scale works, marrying traditional mediums like gouache and ink with the unconventional. This synthesis produces artworks that are not only visually striking but also deeply introspective, challenging viewers to navigate the space between the angelic and the imposing, the ephemeral and the eternal.

From the tactile to the transcendent, Rachel’s art is a relentless pursuit of authenticity, demanding both physical and emotional investment to conjure something truly transformative. As she continues to explore and expand her thematic collections, each piece serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to shape, challenge, and define our understanding of the world.