"Acts of Observation" by Artist Rachel Gregor

"Working primarily in gouache and oil paint, Gregor composes layered figurative works that blend observation, fantasy, art history, and folklore. Her earth-tone palettes clash with alien green and neon oranges, while acidic ink washes and bright undertones illuminate the over-painting, suggesting an uncanny light-from-within. Shadows misalign with multiple light sources, alluding to an ever changing sense of time and space."

"Her latest body of work, "Acts of Observation," highlights a quieter, more meditative part of her practice. Painting from direct observation, Gregor's self-portraits often appear in front of larger, narrative-based works in progress, creating layers of interconnection and opportunities for play and experimentation. She's also taken on a more poetic approach and mindfulness that gives way to a sense of intuition and immediacy, wherein the act of looking is its own reward."

Rachel Gregor, a Kansas City-based artist, trained at the Kansas City Art Institute and studied in Florence. She works primarily in gouache and oil to build layered figurative paintings that fuse observation, fantasy, art history, and folklore. Her palettes pair earth tones with alien greens and neon oranges, while acidic ink washes and bright undertones create a luminous over-painting. Misaligned shadows and multiple light sources suggest shifting perceptions of time and space. The Acts of Observation series emphasizes direct observation, with self-portraits set before evolving narrative canvases, embracing mindfulness, intuition, and exploratory play.

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