Rachel Gumina's photographic passages explore her
personal surround, whether at home on the hills of
historic Pocantico, NY, or traveling to exotic regions
where she views breathtaking sea and landscapes ready to
document each at varying times of light cast by sun or
moon.
She positions her camera at each subject seeking to find
special moments in time, such as the action of soaring
bird in flight revealing its winged beauty or posed to
suckle a flower. Among her favored subjects are
historical architectural sites that include statuary,
aged edifices of stone, benches and weathered fences.
Her portfolio includes design details, texture of
materials, symmetry and patterns. Nature is a recurring
theme instilled in her from school vacation days spent
working as a wrangler and guide in Wyoming. The Grand
Teton Mountain range was her daily inspiration. Among
her photography archives are pictures of her family,
including husband, George Gumina, two sons Barrett and
Sebastian as well as precious pets, black Labrador
Retriever Duke, Springer Spaniel Stripes as well supine
cats Tigger and Toj.
All are willing models who are favored with formal
portraiture as well as informal snaps.
Rachel employs new age technical tools to edit and
enhance her images after the initial photo shoot: the
end process continues with expert ink jet printing upon
archival mat papers. She prefers out-of- doors,
using natural light and a variety of backgrounds. She
nurtured her photography interests while in college
focusing on architectural themes, particularly
historical buildings.
Mrs. Gumina graduated from Brown University, Class of
1983 where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. Her
studies were furthered at the Parsons School of Design
and the Owner Builder Center in a Hands on Program. She
has honed her design skills working for the Rockefeller
Group, Inc., The Rhode Island Preservation Commission
and architect Phillip George. In addition she has
created designs for corporate and residential projects
specializing in interior design and decoration.
The Art Gallery is on the Rockefeller State Park
Preserve, one of 6 state historic sites and 13 parks
administered by the New York State Office of Parks,
Taconic Region. The Preserve is located on Route 1 17,
one mile East of Route 9, Sleepy Hollow, NY. The land is
comprised of John D. Rockefeller's eleven carriage
trails system in Pocantico Hills, Rockwood Hall along
the Hudson River, once the showpiece of
William Rockefeller's estate.
Gallery Hours are daily, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. There is a
$6 parking fee per vehicle.
For more information: Call the Visitor's Center (914)
631-1470, ext.O
www.friendsrock.org