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Collection: Mommy Mayhem Paintings

Gestural paintings stem from documenting my three kids and their perpetual messes during a pandemic then continue after we reemerged. First, I draw and paint from life then combine 65 layers of this observational art in Photoshop to make digital collages. Expressionist paintings are loosely based on the collages. The bright, vibrant colours are pulled from children’s toys, crafts, books, clothing and are layered over multiple painting sessions. The playful abstracted representational imagery echoes the mayhem of motherhood.

The paintings blur the distinction between representation and abstraction in combining many moments of childhood. Acrylic and oil marks are built up on canvas or panel through repetition and movement.

15 products
  • Painting - Serial Image 3
    Colorful Serial Abstract Painting 3 by Canadian Artist Rachael Grad
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    $900.00 USD
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  • Painting - Serial Image 2
    Colorful Serial Abstract Painting 2 by Canadian Artist Rachael Grad
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  • Painting - Serial Image 1
    Colorful Serial Abstract Painting 1 by Toronto Artist Rachael Grad
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Arielle Abstracted #4
    Abstract painting of Princess Arielle by Toronto artist Rachael Grad
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Cat Portrait Abstracted
    Mommy Mayhem: Ca Portrait Abstracted by artist Rachael Grad
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Pink Elephant Abstracted
    Mommy Mayhem Pink Elephant Abstracted painting by Rachael Grad
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape with Oranges and Pinks
    Mommy Mayhem Bunny Landscape with Oranges and Pinks Oil on Paper painting
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Elephant Portrait Abstracted
    Mommy Mayhem: Elephant Portrait Abstracted painting by artist Rachael Grad
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape in Greens
    Abstract painting Mayhem Bunny Landscape in Greens by Rachael Grad
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #5
    Abstract Toy Bunny Landscape Painting by Toronto Artist Rachael Grad
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    $1,200.00 USD
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #2 (Diptych)
    bunny landscapes 2 diptych by toronto artist rachael grad
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    $836.00 USD
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #1 (Diptych)
    Abstract Rabbit Landscape Painting by Toronto Artist Rachael Grad
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    $900.00 USD
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: Bunny Landscape #7
    Abstract Mommy Mayhem Textured Painting by Toronto Artist Rachael Grad
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    $936.00 USD
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: 65 Layers Painted #2
    Mommy Mayhem abstract painting by artist Rachael Grad
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    $620.00 USD
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  • Painting - Mommy Mayhem: 65 Layers Painted #5
    Mommy Mayhem painting in blue and white by Toronto Artist Rachael Grad
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    $400.00 USD
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    $400.00 USD