Rachel Eleni Somerville

Much of my time is spent observing people of all ages immersed in the act of creating. I’ve learned that every process is unique, and my role is to create conditions for creative flow to emerge—through exploration, play, and presence. I find inspiration in our youngest and oldest artists, especially in those early, pre-schematic stages where judgment is absent and expression is pure—and in elders with a lifetime to share, whose memories surface on the canvas. Colors are emotions, and shapes are impressions—each mark a reflection of presence. There is healing in that kind of making. When I paint, I seek that same openness—letting intuition lead and allowing the work to unfold without expectation or judgment.