Rebecca Skinner/ Abandoned

Rebecca Skinner photographs abandoned spaces throughout the United States. She is a modern-day urban explorer seeking unique, neglected structures and desolate places. Her subject matter includes images of large open spaces and details such as peeling paint and rust. Texture, color, and light play an important part in her image making, and she is attracted to the beauty of these places as well as the forgotten history. Time is of the essence as some locations have since been demolished or restored, while others remain frozen in time. Danger is often present, whether it be from rotten floors, hazardous materials, or unexpected inhabitants. Skinner never goes into these places alone, and she is strongly invested in leaving no trace. Working with a tripod and natural light, she does not stage her photographs — there is already a story to be told without making any adjustments. Skinner is the owner/ director of Fountain Street Gallery, based in Boston, and a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design.