Rebecca Mørch
Born in Devon in 1964, Rebecca grew up enjoying the wonderful beaches, moors and countryside. She trained and worked as an Occupational Therapist and later a Masseuse. A change of direction led to Rebecca returning to her original love of art. She painted and designed products until finally becoming a full time artist. Her artwork has been reproduced by three British art publishers, into limited edition prints and greetings cards.
Rebecca's diverse and deeply founded styles in various medium, are a reflection of her wide ranging life experience and career path. She is known for her bold florals, contemporary scenery and thought provoking pictures of charicature penguins. Her work shows an intense attraction to shape, form, pattern and colour, along with a powerful interest in energy, spirit, emotion, behaviour and posture.
In recent years, Rebecca has been inspired to write and illustrate on the issues of climate change for children and their adults. The result of this has been a very successful story book called, ‘Who Will Save Us?‘ Following this, Rebecca was asked to create an on-line series called, ‘To Know the Real Answer‘, for ‘Arctic Survey Education‘ – the education programme of the ‘Catlin Arctic Survey'.
Artist's Statement
My art is an integral part of me, for I become the piece I am creating - so that as it evolves, I evolve with it. The first stroke brings a rush of energy flowing through me, all wrapped up in a concoction of excitement, trepidation and anticipation. It is at this point that I know I have started a brand new relationship, to last not only the days, or often many weeks to create the piece – but for a lifetime!
Along with an intense love of and fascination with the flowers, landscapes and figures that inspire my work, I am also captivated by the deliciousness of the colours and textures of the paints, charcoal and pencils themselves. My brushes and pallet knives are another love, each with their own personality. On picking up my favourite tools a whole history melts into my hand, since these tools have been handed down to me by late family members.
In all, my art is my joy, and is set deep within my heart and soul.
Résumé
1997 - 1999 - Exhibiting in the South West of England and Palm Springs, California.
- Published by 'Beechwoods', and 'Northern Editions' fine art publishers
1999 - 2004 - Personal break to raise family
2004 - 2007 - Exhibiting in numerous art galleries in the South West of England including:
- Triton Galleries, Exeter and Torquay, Devon
- Picture House Galleries, St Mawes and Penryn, Cornwall
- Steam Gallery, Beer, Devon
- Artframe Gallery, Plymouth, Devon
- Hind Street Gallery, Ottery St Mary, Devon
- Kingfisher Gallery, Sidbury, Devon
2004 - 'The Spirit Within' at the Phoenix Art Centre, Exeter - Solo Exhibition
2005 - 'Nine Days of Art', Open Studio - Solo Exhibition
2005 - 'Christmas Exhibition' at Frames and Boxes Gallery, Devon - Solo Exhibition
2006 - Published by 'Redmondrian' fine art publishers
2006 - 'The Art of Penguins' at Living Coasts, Torquay - Solo Exhibition
2006 - 'Summer Exhibition' at 16 Strand, Shaldon, Devon - Solo Exhibition
2006 - 'Winter Exhibition' at Frames and Boxes Gallery, Devon - Solo Exhibition
2007 - 'Autumn Exhibition' at Gallery 16, Shaldon, Devon - Joint Exhibition
2006 - 2007 - Writing and illustrating her child/adult book on climate change, 'Who Will Save Us?'
2007- 2010 - Publishing and educational talks at schools and conferences related to the 'Who Will Save Us?' book and project
2008 - 2009 - Writing and Illustrating, 'To Know the Real Answer' - an on-line children's story for Arctic Survey Education - the educational programme of the Catlin Arctic Survey. Composing and writing the theme song, 'To Know the Real Answer' and working with schools in its production
2009 - Doddiscombsleigh Art Show - Joint Exhibition
2010 - Gallery Launch Exhibition - Seale Hayne, Devon - Joint Exhibition
2010 - Open Studios Exhibition - Seale Hayne, Devon - Solo Exhibition
2010 - Christmas Exhibition - Seale Hayne, Devon – Joint and Solo Exhibitions
2011 - Spring Exhibition - Stokeinteinhead, Devon – Solo Exhibition
2011 - Delamore Art 2011 - Cornwood, Devon - Joint Exhibition
2011 - Six Days of Art Launch Exhibition - Rill Estate, Devon - Joint Exhibition
2011 - Six Days of Art - Seale Hayne, Devon - Joint and Solo Exhibitions
2011 - Summer Exhibition - Seale-Hayne, Devon - Joint Exhibition
2011 - Torbay Rotary Exhibition - Toorak Hotel, Torquay, Devon - Joint Exhibition
(I have continued to work under my maiden name, hence I am Rebecca Uglow trading as Rebecca Mørch)
