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Rebecca Foster-Clarke (b. 1999) is a contemporary figurative artist based in Norwich, UK. She explores the disconcerting nature of being a young woman, weaving a tragicomic narrative where tongue-in-cheek humour meets an eerie uncanniness. Her work is characterised by vibrant colours and near-feverish realism, evoking a palpable tension reminiscent of the opening scenes in horror films.
Rebecca earned her BA in Fine Art from Norwich University of the Arts and won the Freelands Painting Prize in 2021 exhibiting at the Freelands Foundation Gallery, London. Her solo exhibition, 'Pins and Needles,' was shown at Moosey Gallery, Hoxton in 2023.
Rebecca Foster-Clarke
Fine Artist
Selected Shows
Disturbia draws inspiration from vintage horror movies, exploring the duality of female archetypes: the innocent lamb and the monstrous villain. Women today often navigate a world as unpredictable and menacing as any horror film, where the mundane can suddenly turn sinister. The dark humour embedded in these works serves as a coping mechanism, a way to confront the absurdity and intensity of these experiences. It reflects the societal pressure to remain composed even when facing immense stress, highlighting the paradox of smiling through the fear. Through this work, the silent, everyday struggle of women is captured; an existence that can feel as unnerving and unpredictable as a well-crafted horror story.
DISTURBIA
Catalogue available upon request.
Shown At
Moosey Gallery (Norwich), 2024
Disturbia*
Haricot Gallery (London), 2024
Humour Me
Liliya Gallery (London), 2024
In Search of Lost Time
Artsy (Online), 2024
Foundations
Good Mother Gallery (Los Angeles), 2024
Across the Pond
Moosey Gallery (London), 2023
Pins and Needles*
Artistellar Gallery (London), 2023
Sweet Potion
Volery Gallery (Dubai), 2023
Well Hot
Moosey Gallery (London), 2022
Well Cold
Freelands Foundation Gallery (London), 2022
Freelands Painting Prize
* Solo Exhibitions
Residencies & Awards
Residencies:
Freelands Painting Prize x Porthmeor Studios | St Ives | 2024
Moosey Residency | Norwich | 2023
Awards:
Freelands Painting Prize, 2021