Emptiness

Rick Decorie

Exhibit Statement

I see beauty, an untold story, in what I photograph.

The old buildings, vehicles, and other items I photograph are rusting and decaying away. I preserve them through my work. Their stories can only be imagined.

The neglected buildings were once bustling workplaces. The rusty vehicles brought food to market or home. The silent machines worked tirelessly to make items for people of another generation.

These objects were left behind and are memorialized here.

Past Exhibitions: Community Arts Center Kankakee, Yellow Elephant Gallery in Kankakee, The Exhibit Art Gallery in Morris, and Crete Creative Gallery in Crete.

Artist Biography

I currently live in Cissna Park, a small farming community, with my wife Monica. Our town is about a 45-minute drive south of Kankakee.

Photography has been a part of me since my teenage years. I remember using a variety of cameras until I got my first 35mm camera in the 1970s. By the next decade I was into digital photography. I am now using a Canon 80D camera with several different lenses.

I photograph old, rusty, or abandoned objects. They can be vehicles, buildings, or other items. My favorites include old barns and old buildings.

My training is all self-taught from trial-and-error, as well as online tutorials.

Some of my work has been shown in locations throughout central Illinois. These include coffee shops, art centers, and other galleries.

Exhibit Opening Reception July 8, 2022 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Exhibit will run through August 26, 2022

Exhibit Sponsored by Quincy Medical Group.