Biography
Rachel Wegrzyn is a multidisciplinary designer from Aotearoa New Zealand, currently based in London.
Her architectural practice is defined by minimalist, sculptural forms that create atmospheric spaces enhanced by raw natural materials. She aims to craft serene, immersive environments that connect with the surrounding landscape. With prior experience as a project lead at award-winning practices Casper Mueller Kneer, Monk Mackenzie Architects, and Patterson Associates.
Her art practice mirrors this approach, employing a meditative process and working exclusively in monochrome. Using her bare hands, she manipulates materials to produce textured landscapes that play on light and shadow.
Available for commission, with existing artworks available for purchase.
Group Exhibitions
2022
Grounding. Depot Art Space. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
Dancing with Myself. Shepperson Centre. Waiheke Island
Volcanic Series. Public Record. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
Volcanic Series. Seagar Design. Otautahi Christchurch
2017
Modos. Gus Fisher Gallery. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
Simon Devitt Prize for Photography. George Fraser Gallery. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
AAA Visionary Awards. The University of Auckland. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
2016
Urban Generators. The University of Auckland. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
Art Week Changing lanes - Artist Anonymous Installation. Fort Street. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
Artists Anonymous Installation. Onehunga Creative Arts Festival. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
Simon Devitt Prize for Photography. George Fraser Gallery. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
2015
Simon Devitt Prize for Photography. Elam Projectspace Gallery. Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
2014
City Ups - Festival of Transitional Architecture. High Street. Otautahi Christchurch
Press
ArtNow
https://artnow.nz/exhibitions/grounding-debbie-barber-rachel-wegrzyn
Depot ArtSpace
https://depot.org.nz/event/grounding/
ArtFull
https://www.artfull.co.nz/artist/rachel-wegrzyn
Public Record
https://publicrecord.shop/collections/rachel-wegrzyn
Local Project
Architecture Now. On the Rise interview.
https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/on-the-rise-rachel-wegrzyn/
76 Small Rooms. Podcast interview.
https://soundcloud.com/76smallrooms/ep009-so-you-want-to-be-an-architect
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