rachael comisari

Rachael Comisari is an Australian artist currently living on the mid north coast. Her early work was involved with design and photography, however her artistic development has led her to focus on abstract painting.

Artist Statement

I was born in Sydney, Australia in 1960. I developed a love for imagery through photography and stained glass window design and completed Visual Arts Certificate 11 at Southern Cross Campus, Coffs Harbour in 1999 and went on to further study with Peter Griffin, Nicholas Kachel, Nicholas Daunt & David Cox.

My artwork involves the process of layering thin glazes of acrylic paint and is dependent on design fundamentals: form, colour, and composition as the painting emerges the elements merge into one to express energy and spirit.

I believe the most complex emotions can be evoked from the simplest of forms and think how the viewer interprets the painting becomes the reality for that person. I would be reluctant to interject another perspective.

- Rachael Comisari

Selected Awards & Exhibitions

2002   First prize ‘nature photography’ Chase Exhibition
2003   Highly Commended ‘seascape photography’ Chase Exhibition
2003   Finalist in the Country Energy Art prize
2004   Coffs Harbour Regional Art Gallery auction.
2005   Avalon Art Gallery Byron Bay representation
2006   Lake Russell Gallery ‘reflections’ exhibition
2007   Gallery 37 Coffs Harbour ‘seasons of change’ exhibition
2007   The Liminal Space ‘aesthete’ exhibition
2007   Art2muse Sydney representation
2007   Greenstone Gallery ‘sprung’ group exhibition
2008   Greenstone Gallery ‘it’s a small world after all’ group exhibition
2008   The Liminal Space ‘visage’ exhibition
2008   Food Water Shelter Auction SCA Gallery Rozelle
2008   Highly Commended painting Lillypilly Art Exhibition Coffs Harbour