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Jones, Rachel

Floodwall Magazine 
Volume 2 
Issue 10 Fall 2024 Article 13 
December 2024 
Artist’s Statement 
Rachel Jones 
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Artist’s Statement
I love capturing photos of moments that take our breath away. I enjoy 
nature and travel shots, but take pride in capturing real-time actions and 
showing the beauty of daily events.
My first piece, “Smoke on the Water,” introduces Skamokawa, WA, 
whose name translates to the title of the piece. The giant tree on the left-
hand side, cast mostly in shadow against the rising sun, helped frame 
the work, drawing the audience’s eye down and inward. The weathered 
look of the houses and the pristine nature backdrop create harmony. 
I found that the lighting reflecting off the water balanced the piece. 
There is always more to see and more fantastic details as you look at the 
picture. The photograph introduces the mystery of the small water-side 
town tucked into the side of Washington State.
The second picture, “Morning Fast,” was captured in Wilkerson’s 
dining room. The most striking feature of this photograph is the stark 
contrast between the complicated, elongated shadows cast upon the 
floor and the students, who, in the midst of their bustling morning, seem 
to embody a serene moment of nature.
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