Rachel Nixon

Rachel Nixon is a British-Canadian fine art photographer – and former journalist – living and working in Vancouver, Canada.

Inspired by the potential of natural forms to offer unexpected perspectives, she uses strategies such as abstraction, fragmentation and multiple exposure to bring these to the viewer’s attention. In her practice, she also develops constructed realities exploring themes such as secrecy, isolation, and a desire for connection with the outside world. Throughout her work runs a deep appreciation for colour and structure.

Of her art, Rachel shares, “My intention is to express the feelings natural forms can provoke in the viewer using an array of abstraction techniques.”

The works displayed on this page are Half Moon Bay, Ucluelet (I) and (II). Rachel made these abstract landscapes on the shores of Vancouver Island in response to the jarring effects of the first Covid lockdown in 2020 and the temporary lifting of restrictions, which enabled her briefly to travel.

Rachel adds, “While the landscape and its features have permanence and substance, I chose to present them in an abstract, fleeting manner. It was a reminder that the privilege of visiting and being a part of such places could evaporate at any time – and that we should not take the wider world for granted.”

Visit her website to see more at https://www.rachelnixon.com/.