The Art of Gold: Rachael Linton’s Journey in Fine Art and Gilding
Gold has long been a symbol of refinement, wealth, and transcendence. For Rachael Linton, it is more than just a material, it is an integral part of her artistic language. As a master gilder and fine artist, Rachael’s work seamlessly merges tradition with contemporary vision, creating luminous pieces that resonate on both aesthetic and energetic levels.
Rachael’s passion for gilding extends into her fine art practice. With a Master’s degree in Digital Media Artistry & Design, she has spent years researching the relationship between electromagnetic frequencies and the human body. Her studies revealed the powerful conductive and therapeutic properties of metals like gold, silver, and copper are insights that have deeply influenced her artistic explorations. By applying these precious materials to her artworks, she infuses them with aesthetic lustre and energetic significance.
Rachael’s contemporary fine art pieces push the boundaries of materiality, light, and resonance. She is inspired by alchemical traditions, ancient cosmology, and the invisible networks that connect all living things. Her recent body of work explores the intricate communication systems of trees, translating cymatics sound vibrations onto glass to depict the mycorrhizal root connections; nature communicates. Viewers of her 24ct gold artworks often report profound emotional responses, experiencing a sense of healing and altered perception when interacting with her pieces.
Her artistic process is as much about time as it is about material. She allows natural patinas to form, embracing the interplay of light and decay. Through careful layering and experimentation, she creates art that honors both impermanence and eternity, exploring the delicate balance between man, matter, and nature’s own alchemy.
Freelancing as both a gilder and fine artist allows Rachael the freedom to pursue projects that hold deep meaning. Whether she is restoring a historical artifact, creating a bespoke contemporary artwork, or passing on her knowledge through teaching.
For those who appreciate the timeless beauty of gold and the transformative power of art, Rachael Linton’s work offers a luminous bridge between the past and the present, craft and concept, and between the seen and the unseen.
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