In this series of paintings, Rebecca was invited by the gallery to produce a show with this theme. The English are known for being rather eccentric; she captures this showing life at a country estate. For example they adore their animals especially their dogs often affording them priority over humans and their passion for gardening, this includes creating whimsical wonderlands with topiary and growing vegetables in regimented patterns! “An English man’s home is his castle.”
A resplendent peacock wanders through brightly coloured tulips - vanity (European); ambling elephants amongst the baobab trees - wisdom (Africa); a garden set deep in the forest - paradise (Persian) and dancing cranes - longevity (Chinese).
Hidden Meanings is a series of painting based on the theme of symbolism in different cultures.
Rebecca spent an idyllic summer visiting county shows, fairs and village fetes to get inspiration for her latest show.
Also shown at Chelsea Art Gallery, Palo Alto, California, USA 2005
"An animated take on a proverb of idiom, every illustration demands careful inspection to find the visual pun of connection to its title. Campbell's complex paintings which could breathe life into any children's book are busy with different characters - be they animals, people and even birds - captured in the middle of a daily routine."
"The work is just exquisite and detailed...jewel - like...
The artist's sense of humour and colour are reflected..."
Palo Alto Weekly 2005
"A stag wanders through a Tuscan - red arboretum, hummingbirds hover over exotic flora and the king of the beasts has found its way to centre of a maze; at twlight, animal - shaped topiary seem to come to life and in the Tree of Life, a heron, toucan, monkey, pink flamingos and sleeping leopards all lie on its candelabra branches. These are just some of the delights of the Enchanted Garden..."
The Lady, 2004
The plodding tortoise made his way passed the sleeping hare to win the race. This and many other fables were the theme of Rebecca's first solo show with Jonathan Cooper in 2002. She used fables by Aesop and La Fontaine as well as Arabic, Indian and African, The show was extremely successful and she continues to show with Jonathan Cooper.
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