Art history, combined with her own life experiences, informs her artistic practice, enabling her to explore the depths of both vulnerability and strength. Whether figurative, floral, or landscape, energy is the thread that suspends her work in time.

Ever striving for a deeper sense of self, she uses vivid brushstrokes and energetic colours that evoke memories. Rae describes her paintings as ‘contemporary heritage’, where two juxtaposing forces come together to create a familiar echo of the human experience through time. Her fascination with the past, particularly female participation, finds its way into her work.

In her latest series, Rebel Flora, she explores the parallels between human experience and nature. A flower may seem fragile, delicate, and decorative, yet it can push through cracks in the pavement, survive harsh weather, and thrive against the odds for generations. There is a quiet power in that.

Her work carries a deep meaning and energy, often inspired by the people around her, the music she plays on repeat to etch into her memory, and the everyday experiences that come with passing through the ages. She combines this inspiration with that of 17th-century Dutch paintings. Just like a flower, we are more resilient than we appear. We heal. If needed, we can poison. We take time to grow and adapt through generations.