The Great and Terrible Beauty opens to the public for one day, and one day only. On Sunday, December 7th, in the beautiful XVII Salon du Temple in the heart of the Marais in Paris. As space is limited, viewings will take place by time slot throughout the day. To attend please fill out this RSVP form & select a time slot. The address will be shared upon confirmation. Can’ t wait to see you inside!
For any questions please email contact@rachellecunningham.com
A gathering of art, myth, and quiet rebellion awaits — Rachelle looks forward to welcoming you into
The Great and Terrible Beauty.
RSVP 7TH December
“A Great and Terrible Beauty is a voyage into the mythic heart of womanhood. from the first breath of Lilith and Eve to the quiet, luminous rebellion of women who have created in the shadows. Through paintings inspired by muses of the modern world and whispers of ancient stories, the exhibition explores the eternal pulse of female creativity — wild, tender, and defiant.Through fashion, theatre, art. It is a hymn to the women who dreamed before they were allowed to, who shaped the world with unseen hands, and to the enduring, untamed beauty that has always been ours.”
RACHELLE CUNNINGHAM
Born in the wilds of western Ireland and raised in Norway, Rachelle Cunningham’s childhood was steeped in Celtic mythology and folkloric tales. Her fascination with the mystical harmonized effortlessly with a deep love for French culture, nurtured during her teenage years attending Lycée Français’s, where she immersed herself in the rich history of art and earned top HL Art IB awards. She went on to earn a BFA in Art, Media & Technology from Parsons School, supported by a scholarship.
Drawn to the Baroque and Romantic movements, she celebrates imagination, emotion, and beauty emerging from darkness, weaving stories of the past with contemporary nuance. Through her unique watercolour works she transforms everyday melancholy into realms of wonder and inspiration. Her art often features ethereal characters, rich costume‑detail, fashion references, and a storytelling dimension—she treats fashion, myth and femininity as part of her creative vocabulary A passionate advocate for women’s health, her work supports endometriosis research and continues to champion this cause something she herself has spent a decade struggling with.
Rachelle has collaborated with fashion and cultural institutions—including Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, Palais Galliera, Nick Knight etc— her work has been featured in Vogue, L’Officiel, and Culture etc.