1     an exclusive artwork

WHEN THINGS aren’t working in a painting, I will try to disrupt it in some way, adding something that feels more dramatic or drastic. It forces me to push ideas further.”
— Artist Rachael Wren

Artist Rachael Wren is on Wondereur because influential curators such as Jill Conner believe she is important and on the rise.

An original Painting by Brooklyn-based artist Rachael Wren exclusively curated for Wondereur by respected new york-based art critic Jill Conner.

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Original Painting

61 x 61
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Unframed

SIGNED by the artist

2     a top curator pick

Artist Rachael Wren curated by respected New York-based art critic Jill Conner

Portrait
I was surprised to find that the source of Rachael's vision is the forest. Her paintings present the illusion of space through a series of cross-hatch brushstrokes, adjusting the tone of each colour to leave behind a glowing sphere or space.”

RESPECTED NEW YORK-BASED ART CRITIC • CURATOR • AS | ARTIST STUDIOS • AICA • ART IN AMERICA

JILL CONNER is a notable art critic and curator based in New York City. As founder of AS | ARTIST STUDIOS, Jill has created an online space and resource for non-represented artists to showcase their work. She is also the New York Editor for Whitehot Magazine and contributes to other publications, such as Afterimage, Art in America and Interview Magazine. Currently, Jill sits on the board of International Association of Art Critics.

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3     an investigative photo documentary

Exclusive 20-page photo documentary from our investigative journalist team in collaboration with award-winning photojournalist Polina Yamshchikov. Location: Brooklyn, United States. Copyright Wondereur 2023.

MEET with artist Rachael Wren curated by respected New York-based art critic Jill Conner.

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PHOTOJOURNALIST FOR WONDEREUR POLINA YAMSHCHIKOV

Born in Novosibirsk, Russia, Polina Yamshchikov has lived in various cities across the U.S. before situating in New York. The award-winning photographer, earning herself six NPPA multimedia editing awards, has been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NPR.org and O Magazine. She is currently the director of photography for Inked Magazine.

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4     an artist to invest in

Exclusive career analysis and market overview from our investigative journalist team.

GET the facts behind Rachael Wren’s success, career development and price. The value of her art is expected to significantly increase in the next few years.

6 SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2 in the last 2 years
57 GROUP EXHIBITIONS
19 in the last 2 years
1 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
Including the Teckningsmuseet Museum
1 SOLO EXHIBITION CATALOG
Including The Painting Center
2 GROUP EXHIBITION CATALOGS
Including the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery
12 AWARDS & GRANTS
Including the Julius Hallgarten Prize
Price Relative Indicator
PR1
Career Span
13 years
Prestige Category - Exhibition Venues
A+

Key Dates

2016 "Rachael Wren: The Edge of Place," Solo show, Wave Hill, Bronx, NY, U.S.
2015 "Objects and Ideas," Group show, Five Points Gallery, Torrington, CT, U.S.
2015 Top artist pick for respected art critic Jill Conner for Wondereur
2013 "Rachael Wren: Square Roots," Solo show, The Painting Center, New York, U.S.
2011 "Rachael Wren: Small Paintings," Solo show, Burrison Gallery, Philadelphia, U.S.
2006 Awarded the Julius Hallgarten Prize, National Academy Museum, New York, U.S.
2003 Artist grant & residency, Vermont Studio Center, U.S.
2002 MFA, University of Washington, Seattle, U.S.
1976 Born in the United States

Rachael Wren's Brain Map

Delve into this painter's universe by exploring the artists and thinkers who have played an important role in her process. This Wondereur investigation reveals this larger creative context, both past and present.

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