Rachael Linton
Cymatics & Installation Artist
Painting with sound vibration
Immersive & interactive art
Gilder & Cymatics Artist
Artist Rachael Linton is from the South Canterbury village of Peel Forest. After living in the UK for the last 10 years working as a gilder, she returned home last year to open an art gallery. An accomplished artist with over 50 shows across NZ, the UK, and Europe, Linton is recognised for her contributions to the art and science of ‘cymatics’ (sound made visible). She developed a pioneering technique for capturing the resonant patterns of sound vibrations so that they can me hung on the wall. Rachael uses traditional gilding techniques to paint sonic waves onto glass and wood panels, creating works with fine art pigments, genuine gold powders, and precious metal leaf.
Original paintings can be found in the:
Inspired by the intricate dance of energy and form in cymatics, Rachael explores the abstract painterly cosmic realms. Her experimental creations have excited her audiences into pure elation and states of deep contemplation. She weaves cosmic narratives into her immersive exhibitions, inviting her viewers into journeys of introspection.
An abstract painter who works with the resonance of sound vibration and with precious metal pigments to transform sonic vibrations into physical paintings so that they can by hung on the wall. Merging art and science. Her cymatic patterns transport viewers into sonic scenes, cosmic skyscapes and into energetic landscapes.
Video - Sound ON!
Hans Jenny's Book
Rachael Linton is featured in a newly published book!
My artist commentary appears in Hans Jenny’s third publication, CYMATICS, a seminal resource for anyone interested in the field. You can find the book available here: