Rachel Howard

Rachel Howard is a British painter known for her large-scale works that explore themes of repetition, devotion, sin, and mortality, often referencing religious iconography and psychological states. Her distinctive practice involves pouring and dripping household gloss paint onto canvases, creating layered, gestural compositions that blend figuration and abstraction. Howard gained significant recognition after working as Damien Hirst's assistant in the 1990s and has since established herself as a compelling voice in contemporary British painting.