Fiona Rae was born in Hong Kong in 1963 and also lived in Indonesia before moving to England in 1970 where she currently lives and works.

Rae’s work may seem both humorous and serious, as she critiques contemporary society and the role technology plays within it. Her paintings and drawings are seemingly abstract, however, upon closer inspection, they are purposely rendered depictions and representations of people and things. In these two drawings, Rae juxtaposes clean lines with muddy and sloppy smudges. When we look closely at the drawings, we can see figures standing in the center that are cartoonish in style. This harsh yet comical representation of people is a direct critique on contemporary lifestyle.

Over the last 25 years, Rae’s work has been included in numerous exhibitions in museums, public institutions and galleries worldwide.

Exclusive video: Fiona Rae discusses her practice, her influences and the work she is donating to the Goldsmiths Gallery Project auction at Christie's 'I tend to work on one painting at a time, as a very engaged process, and then I move onto the next one.

Selected solo exhibitions include

Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris, France (2009)
Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds, UK (2012-2013)
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Nottingham, UK (2014)