To me, this dying tulip is much more interesting than a pristine flower in full bloom. The colours that it’s accrued, the twists, turns and textures of the petals, the multi-directional asymmetry. Signs of a life well-lived.
Rachel Nixon is an award-winning British-Canadian fine art photographer based in Vancouver. Having lived and worked across continents and cultures, Rachel explores issues such as heritage, womanhood, grief, and memory. Her series have been exhibited internationally, including at Head On Photo Festival in Australia, and the Royal Photographic Society in the UK. In 2019, Rachel graduated with honours from the VanArts photography program. Previously, she had a 20-year career as a journalist and editor for the BBC, CBC and others.