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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