Rachel Romanowsky is an American and British painter whose large-scale oil paintings explore beauty, impermanence, and human connection. Blending classical techniques with experimental materials like crushed marble and found textures, her work draws viewers into layered, tactile surfaces that echo both memory and landscape. Her paintings linger in the tension between fleeting moments and lasting impressions, often focusig on the quiet, intimate spaces where human presence meets the overwhelming force of the natural world. Through gestural marks and textured depth, Romanowsky captures the desire to hold onto what cannot be kept - an embrace of both wonder and inevitable change. Her practice resists passive viewing, inviting close attention and deeper engagement. Romanowsky's work asks viewers to consider the beauty in fragility, the persistence of memory, and the profound human need to create meaning within the ephemeral.

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A mother and her child walk along the shore, hand in hand, almost glowing in the soft light. The world around them - sand dunes, cliffs, and stones --feels both vast and close, the way time always does when you're caught in something fleeting. This moment is a reflection on the beauty of time. The light that surrounds them feels heavy, as if it carries the weight of everything unspoken.

Title: Weight of Light

Medium: Oil and ground. marble dust on linen

Dimensions: 28x38"

As a mother of twin boys, I've experienced the joy and love children bring, while also witnessing the strength of families facing rare diseases. I will never forget when a close friend called me from the hospital, fearing she might lose her son, yet the determination in her voice as she fought for a diagnosis and cure has stayed with me. This spirit of resilience is what inspires my contribution to Project CASK's auction, In my work, I explore the fleeting beauty of moments and the deep connection between parent and child. The Weight of Light captures that delicate balance - the joy of the present, and the strength required to hold onto it. Through this donation, I hope to support Project CASK's vital work in advancing research and treatment, helping families find the hope and breakthroughs they deserve.

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