Rachel Ovadia

Works
Overview
"At times , when I run out of materials, I start creating alternative mediums, dilute pigments, add thinners or modeling paste and come up with new means depending onmy state of being. It becomes a total alchemy. The outcome for the most part is greatly satisfying and unexpected." - Rachel Ovadia
Rachel M. Ovadia is a contemporary abstract artist based in Canada with over four decades of dedication, who has cultivated a rich andvaried artistic legacy. Her extensive portfolio spans a kaleidoscope of styles, encompassing painting, drawing, etching, and sculpture.
Biography
Driven by a quest to distill the quintessence of art, Rachel has embarked on global journeys, seeking out the world's beauty and harmony.

Driven by a quest to distill the quintessence of art, Rachel has embarked on global journeys, seeking out the world's beauty and harmony. Her explorations have taken her from the Middle East to Europe, the United States, and now Canada, enriching her life and work with diverse cultural experiences.

Academically, she has honed her craft at renowned Fine Art institutions in Russia, Belgium, Italy, and Canada. Rachel's artistic journey has been marked by a profound engagement with both European and Asian cultures, attained through extensive travel and continual learning. These encounters have profoundly influenced her artistic evolution and inspired the breadth of her collections. Beyond her pursuit of artistic creation for commercial or gallery-specific purposes, Ovadia has been steadfast in her commitment to enriching public and charitable collections. Her prolific contributions and philanthropic endeavorshave significantly impacted various cultural and local communities.

Collaborating with some of North America's most distinguished interior designers, Rachel Ovadia has curated a series of works that now embellish the interiors of hotels, resorts, luxury residences, and contemporary restaurants. Since establishing her residence in Canada, Rachel Ovadia has shown a relentless dedication to artistic excellenceand the enrichment of her community. Her career has been characterized by a constant embrace ofexperimentation, evolution, and discovery.

Her Internal cravings change without previous warnings. Chance plays the most significant role in creating her masterpieces. What appeals to her the most is the uniqueness  of a singular moment and its fleeting nature. Following prescribed formulas, one is guidedby a course of action, in Ovadia's case however, the method is entirely experimental, resourceful, and temporaneous.