In 2021 and 2022, Anne Rearick spent a few months in Le Perche region, immersing herself among the residents, their animals, and landscapes. Her photography depicts the daily experience of the worlds she delves into, celebrating them with delicacy.
“Freed from any globalizing project, she allows each person to express themselves in turn, with gazes, poses, gestures, and movement. She reconnects with this deeply humanistic photography that never looks inward, that doesn’t seek ego or identity but rather encounters the other, their equal.” (Christian Caujolle)
Whether in the United States, South Africa, the Basque Country, Sète, or Le Perche, Anne Rearick carries the same generous gaze towards individuals, capturing images that primarily convey the joy of the moment and the quality of the encounter. In addition to this rich photographic work, Rémi Coignet, a connoisseur of American photography and an accomplished interviewer, engaged in extensive conversations with the artist.
Working on long-term projects, Anne Rearick aligns herself with the great tradition of documentary photography, focusing mainly on everyday life and rural areas. Seeking a sense of timelessness, she magnifies the ordinary by exploring the nature and environment of the people she encounters while erasing signs or objects (such as brands and logos) that distract viewers from the authenticity of her narrative. She often immerses herself in places with strong identities, exploring the notion of community, which is central to her work
Anne Rearick
Photographe
Anne Rearick is an American photographer. She was born in Caldwell, Idaho and currently lives in Gloucester, United States. Following in the great tradition of documentary photography, Anne Rearick focuses on long-term projects, deepening her relationships with the people and places she captures over time. She depicts the everyday experiences of her subjects and celebrates their breadth by positioning herself, in many ways, on the same level as them rather than in front of them. Whether in the United States, South Africa, or the Basque Country, she carries the same generous gaze towards individuals, aiming to convey through her images the pleasure of the moment and the quality of the encounter.
Rémi Coignet
Auteur
Critic and editor, Rémi Coignet launched Books and pictures in 2008. It contributes to Polka Magazine and is on the editorial board of the journal The Eyes. His writings have been published in numerous national and international magazines such as Les Inrockuptibles, The Photobook Review, Ahorn or The Magazine of Bibliophile. In 2014 he published the book Conversations, a collection of his interviews with photographers.
