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Artworks
Rachel Farag
Rachel Farag is a multi-disciplinary artist working predominantly with ceramics and installations. Born in Egypt and raised in South Sydney, her work integrates traditional techniques with contemporary themes, exploring memory, identity, and representation. Farag’s ceramics, crafted through wheel throwing, hand building, and press moulds, reflect her cultural heritage, drawing on childhood memories and historical influences. Her installations highlight the underrepresentation of Black, Brown, and queer individuals, using clay to assert and celebrate their presence. Influenced by Ancient Egyptian and Ethiopian art, Farag incorporates intricate details and iconography to reframe historical narratives, aiming to provide a lasting record of marginalized communities.
In addition to her artistic practice, she works in art therapy and management, supporting others in their creative journeys. Farag received the Young and Early Career Artist Award from the Hazelhurst Arts Centre in 2021 for her work Trick of the Light [Skinned Jesus].
