RACHAEL M. GONZALEZ

Née Rachael McHan | She/Her/They

Rachael Gonzalez is a multidisciplinary artist currently working in Milwaukee making paintings, drawings, artist books, zines, prints, art objects, brooms, and other things. Rachael is a resident artist at Var Gallery. For studio visits or other inquiries, please email rachmgonzalez@gmail.com

Rachael is inspired by the intersection between animism, folklore, healing, and nature. She facilitates healing experiences and teaches workshops under the name FAMILIAR .

She has shown both nationally and internationally, in both traditional galleries & alternative spaces, since 2005.

Selected Exhibits

WUNDERKAMMER Koplin Del Rio Gallery, Culver City CA (2013)
CERTAIN DENSITIES George Caleb Bingham Gallery, Columbia MO (2013)
HUMANS BEING II (2013)
FEMINISMS PLR; Womanmade Gallery, Chicago IL (2015)
UNLOST: disorientation as an engine for creativity Workshop Architects Milwaukee WI (2022)
WE GAVE YEAR solo Gallery Night Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI (2024)

Apprenticeships
painting & printmaking assistant to acclaimed artist and musician Tim Lowly

Residencies
The Creative Living Center in San Andreas, CA

Featured Publications
Logan Square Literary Review, Oyez Review, Meekling Press, Loam Magazine

Substack Newletter Subscription and Digital Zine
Additional Trainings Healing Arts
Online Store Art & Cræft