Rachel Cain

Artist Statement

Rachel Cain is a local photographer who has been taking pictures for over 20 years. She photographs many subjects, but is particularly drawn to rural landscapes, barns and abstractions. Rachel sees what is there and imagines possibilities. Hence, she may go back to a site several times to capture the image in different light and weather conditions. She uses editing software to bring out the essential qualities in the image as she sees them, whether that be various details and/or a certain mood. The elimination of distractions allows the viewer to readily access her or his own history and emotions in reaction to the subject. Abstractions can intensify this experience. Rachel says ‘my best images are the ones where I have the strongest emotional reaction to the subject; these tend to be the ones that resonate the most with viewers.’