Daniel Pinchbeck selects Rachel Garrard
By Karen Orton
Dazed and Confused
January, 2013
The East Village prophet talks about references to sacred geometry and Mayan cosmology in his selected artist's work
Rachel Garrard’s artwork reveals an intricate web of interconnectedness that points beyond the visible, into the visionary worlds. British artist Rachel Garrard’s performances, drawings, sculptures and holographic projections are inspired by an intriguing mix of modern science and ancient spiritual practices. Sciences, like quantum theory, egyptian metaphysics and geometry, are based on the idea that there’s more than just the physical aspect of life,” the 28-year-old says, “like higher states of consciousness, where you can see beyond matter.”