I am a Sydney artist working in a free, semi-abstract contemporary style. Nature, colour and light inspire me. Raised by the beach and now surrounded by bush, I draw on memories of rock pools and woodland adventures.
My abstract work captures moments of transition — shifting light, colour, shape and mood — revealing calm and hidden complexity. I paint intuitively in layers with inks, paints and mixed media, using bold colours, texture, unusual shapes and occasional quirkiness to create interest.
I aim to remind viewers to pause, breathe and reconnect with the natural world.
Rachel Kierann
Mixed Media on Canvas
76cm x 100cm
a layered mixed media abstract that invites the viewer into a lush, imagined landscape of movement, colour, and quiet discovery. Rich earthy browns, warm ochres, and soft creams form a grounding base, while delicate marks, playful shapes, and botanical-like gestures rise through the composition like a thriving wild bushland.
Hints of turquoise, soft greens, and pale florals weave throughout the surface, creating a sense of life unfolding—organic, intuitive, and gently untamed. Amidst the dense textures and marks, a tiny bee is hidden, offering a moment of surprise and connection, encouraging the viewer to look more closely.
This painting celebrates the beauty of small details in nature and the joy of discovery. It is both energetic and calming, filled with curiosity, imagination, and a sense of quiet storytelling.
Rachel Kierann
Mixed Media on Canvas
76cm x 100cm
Ladybird is a lush, vibrant journey through nature, bursting with rich green tones that evoke the feeling of movement and growth. The composition is layered with expressive brushstrokes and dappled textures, capturing the essence of nature in motion. Let curiosity guide the way. Feeling both calming and invigorating, much like a long walk through the Australian bush, where every step reveals new textures, patterns, colours and even a ladybird!
Rachel Kierann
Mixed Media on Canvas
79cm x 79cm
Framed in Oak
Purple is the colour of spring & signifies the renewal of the earth. It has a spiritual tone, which you catch glimpses in the sky, in blooms, in the ripples of the ocean. Purple not only has healing qualities, it brings peace & harmony, yet a spirit of independence.