RACQUEL ROWE
ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER
“Recently I began exploring the history of rice and rice as a cultural staple for many people. A low budget staple that’s foundational for many families. Washing rice is important because it not only removes the starch, but also dirt and other impurities or things that may be looming in the rice, especially important when working with lower grades of rice. Washing Rice (2020) originated from watching my grandmother enact this ritual in my childhood.”
