Rebecca Hancock (b.1998 Brighton) lives and works in London. Her practice invites us to explore the nuances of domesticity. She orchestrates conversations among objects, capturing them in isolated, momentary observations of space with recurring motifs of the table and chair. Through a nuanced interplay of fragmented thoughts and relationships, she delves into the complex connotations that arise when playing with distance, perspective, and distortion.
Repetition is a central theme in Rebeccas work, evident through meticulous mark-making, the recurrence of objects, carefully composed visual elements, and the deliberate use of repetitive sounds. The artist's exploration extends into stillness that compels viewers to confront absence, as objects become vessels for conflicting emotions —desire versus frustration, comfort in conflict. The resulting discourse creates an atmosphere of anticipation and longing, revealing the domestic space as a profound site for reflection.
Her art poses questions deeply rooted in the understanding of home and belonging. Through naive, representational symbolism, Rebecca introduces a playful element, offering subtle revelations into how she situates herself within the artwork and space. This narrative extends to video and sound installations, where the exploration of play and boredom takes centre stage. These installations visually emphasise movement and gestures in response to the dichotomies of up and down, push and pull, give and take.
Education
2017 - 2020, Fine Art, Drawing, University of the Arts London, Camberwell.
2016-2017 - Fine Art, Sussex Downs, College, Art Foundation Diploma Level 3
Press
https://plastermagazine.com/articles/five-art-legends-on-five-rising-stars/
https://elephant.art/five-by-five-at-the-incubator/
Exhibitions
2024 - 5x5, Incubator Gallery, London
2023- 262 Chairs, Coachwerks Gallery, Brighton
2022- ‘Day Fest’, Brzn arms, Brighton
2022 - ‘Alumni’, Chelsea College of Arts, London
2022 - ‘Eastbourne Open’, Volt Gallery, Eastbourne
2021 - ‘Transcend’ Gallery 3, Margate
2020 - 'Online Graduate Showcase' University of the Arts London
2020 - 'Leave Only Traces' Copeland Gallery, London
2019- 'Water', Camberwell College of Arts, London
2019- 'Drawing' Camberwell College of Arts, London
2019 - 'Neo-n' Peckham Springs, London
2019 - 'Merge' CPD Gallery, London
2018 - 'Mum, I'm going to be famous' The Crypt, London
2018 - 'Drawing' Camberwell College of Arts, London
2017 - 'Year one' Hotel Elephant, London
Curation
2021 - ‘Transcend’ Margate Gallery 3, Margate
2021 - 'Cabra' solo exhibition, Middleground, Uckfield
2021 - 'Xhibit' online exhibition with University of the Arts London Student Union.
2020- 'Leave Only Traces' Copeland Gallery, London
2019 - 'Neo-n' Peckham Springs, London
2019 - ‘Mum, I’m going to be famous’ The Crypt, London