A conversation with Rachel Wood

Recognized internationally as an educator and speaker, Rachel Suzanne Tien Wood's photography has been showcased in exclusive galleries worldwide. Select pieces from her Terra Nova series are part of a permanent museum exhibition in Mexico, with additional works featured this month at the United Nations SDG Action Campaign in Germany and Italy. Her work has been included in Beeple’s gallery, displayed multiple times on the screens of Times Square, and sponsored by National Geographic and Morgan Stanley at Art Basel Miami. Collaborations with influential figures like Deepak Chopra and her inclusion as one of HUG’s 2024 Top 100 Artists, selected by experts from institutions such as MOMA, Christie’s, and The Shed, underscore her global impact in the art world. These experiences have been instrumental in shaping her journey, strengthening her commitment to elevating her art within the broader creative community.

The Art of Transformation: Rachel’s Terra Nova and the Legacy of Landscape Art

Rachel’s work is a testament to the enduring power of photography as a tool for storytelling, environmental awareness, and artistic innovation. Her collection Terra Nova aligns with the legacy of artists who have used their craft to capture humanity’s relationship with nature, evoking comparisons to the haunting landscapes of Ansel Adams, the ethereal light of J.M.W. Turner, and the textured precision of Sebastião Salgado. Yet, Rachel’s work pushes beyond mere observation, serving as both a call to action and a celebration of the Earth’s fragile beauty. Rachel’s leap into photography mirrors the audacity of artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, who famously left the confines of city life to immerse herself in the raw landscapes of New Mexico. Rachel’s bold decision to leave behind a corporate career in 2019 to embark on a journey of exploration and creativity embodies a similar pioneering spirit. Her work, like O’Keeffe’s paintings, channels an intimacy with nature, but Rachel’s medium allows her to immortalize ephemeral moments, flooded Outbacks, shifting dunes, and ancient volcanic patterns. “I wasn’t climbing a ladder I believed in, I was running on a treadmill,” she recalls. The decision to trade stability for passion has since transformed her life and her art, creating a body of work that feels as alive and evolving as the landscapes she captures.