About
Rachel Babineau is a multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto, Canada. She holds a BDes from OCAD University’s Material Art & Design Fibre program. In her fine art practice Rachel uses acrylic paint, mixed media and experimental techniques to create vibrant floral and text-based work. Her public artwork often focuses on themes of sustainability and environment. In 2023 Rachel was selected from a national call and installed her first permanent public art sculpture in Orillia, Ontario. Her passion for sharing art with others extends to workshops and collaborative murals. Rachel teaches art workshops for children and adults with Thrive Youth and Original Genes. Rachel’s experimental approach has also led her to create “Peel & Reveal Murals” an innovative approach to collaborative art. These projects allow participants of all ages abilities to express themselves freely by mark making on a large canvas. Once the canvas is filled a masked layer is removed to reveal an image made up of the art of the group and the space behind the mask.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
2015 Bachelor of Design. OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 The Yummy Show, Group Exhibition, Super Wonder Gallery, Toronto
2022 Window Wonderland Indoor Exhibition. Articulations, Toronto, Ontario
2021 Family Lines. Group Show Hashtag Gallery, Virtual Reality Exhibition. ArtGate VR
2017 Project 31. OCAD University's Faculty and Alumni Fundraising Auction, Toronto, Ontario
2015 Collaborative Site Specific Installation with Emma Tacq. Baycrest Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
2015 GRAD EX 100. OCAD University, Toronto, Ontario
PUBLIC ART
2024 Toronto Cycle Track, Start Toronto.
2023 Wild Honey, Sculpture. 640 Atherley Road, Orillia
MURALS
2023 Waiting Room. TRIO Fertility, Toronto, Ontario
2023 Elevator Bay. TRIO Fertility, Toronto, Ontario
2022 Window Wonderland. Shox Billiard Lounge, Junction, Toronto, Ontario
2022 Laundry Room. Private Residence, Toronto, Ontario
2021 Nursery. Private Residence, Barrie, Ontario
ART EVENTS
2024 Live Illustration for Original Genes. Toronto, Ontario
2023 Peel & Reveal Mural Event. Thrive Youth Anti Gala, Toronto, Ontario
2022 Peel & Reveal Mural Event. Come Sit By My Fire, Toronto, Ontario
2022 Live Painting Customizations for Original Genes. Dixi Mall, Toronto, Ontario
2021 Peel & Reveal Mural Events. Private Event, Toronto, Ontario
SPEAKING & PRESENTATIONS
2023 Guest Speaker. Creative Technologies II, Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
2022 Guest Speaker. Creative Technologies II, Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
2021 Guest Speaker. Creative Technologies II, Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
TEACHING & ART EDUCATION
2024 Guest Artist Educator. Thrive Youth, William J Public School
2022 Guest Artist Educator. Thrive Youth, Poplar Road Public School
2021-24 Art Instructor. Original Genes, Virtual Events & In Person
2021 Guest Artist Educator. Dare Arts, Virtual
COLLECTIONS
2023 Wild Honey, Sculpture. Orillia Museum of Art & History
2022 Take Flight & Sweet As Honey. Shopify Headquarters, Toronto Ontario
PUBLICATIONS
2023 Sun Online Media. April 21. Public Art Unveiled
​2023 Sun Online Media. April 21. Public Art Unveiled
2022 City News Live. November 5. Peel & Reveal Event Featured
2018 Canadian House & Home Magazine, October 2018. Rug Design Featured
2018 Toronto Home Magazine Winter 2018-2019. Rug Design Featured
2018 The Collection Magazine. Rug Design Featured
2017 Toronto Home Magazine Autumn 2017. Rug Design Featured
2017 Start Up Here Toronto. October 2017. Rug Design Featured
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ART RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
2018-22 Freelance Social Media Management and Content Creation
2017 W Studio, Rug Designer. Toronto, Ontario
2016/17 Polar Piece, Pattern Drafter. Toronto, Ontario
2015-17 Studio Assistant to Artist & OCAD U Professor, Lynne Heller PH.D.
2016 Studio Assistant to Artist & OCAD U Professor, Stuart Reid.
2013 Orillia Museum of Art & History Summer Special Events Coordinator. Orillia, Ontario
2012 Orillia Museum of Art & History Summer Programs Director. Orillia, Ontario