About

Rachael Gartland was born in Geelong to an intrepid family with a wanderlust for the world. On the road with her family at seven years of age, she lived and travelled across the United Kingdom, Morocco, Egypt, Spain, Portugal and Greece before settling in Santa Margarita, Italy. Cultural tapestries which would inspire curiosity, adventure and a burgeoning creativity.

Rachael completed a Fine Arts degree in Drawing, Art History Theory and Print making in 1997, before heading back to Europe. Art tenures at two London galleries were followed by an invitation to join Fromental, a new company creating handmade silk wallpapers. Working with a team of artists in London and China, Rachael gained experience with the precious materials and techniques of traditional Chinese painting.

"In the fromental studio in London, I was immersed in the creative process working with top interior designers and exclusive clientele, managing the production of unique artworks for prestigious projects around the world.

More recently the events of 2020 saw our family relocating to Victoria's Surf Coast from Melbourne. And, with an inspiring rural outlook from our family's home, I am finally able to hone my own skills, narrative and materials whilst connecting with audiences".