Adam Eaton

Meet the Artist

Adam Eaton serves as the Executive Director of Rochester Artist Collaborative (RAC), an arts organization founded in 2019 to support and empower Artists across multiple disciplines.

Based in Rochester, NY, Rochester Artist Collaborative offers Artist, Model, and Community Memberships, providing creatives with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. In addition to his administrative role, Eaton is a professional fine art photographer with a focus on portrait photography and visual storytelling. He has led high-profile campaigns for Dixon and Schwabl, ESL Federal Credit Union and Geva Theatre as a Creative Director, crafting brand narratives that resonate authentically and powerfully. His annual solo exhibit, "Black is Beautiful," underscores his commitment to celebrating diversity through art.

As both a Director and Artist, Eaton aims to foster an inclusive and supportive arts community in Rochester, continually exploring innovative ways to visually express ideas and narratives.

“I have always been a creative person and wanted to tap into my creativity after years of dealing with depression. I started taking pictures with my iPhone, and then a local community member donated a professional camera. So really, I'm motivated by the love and encouragement of my city. I love my hometown and the beautiful people that live in Rochester.”

My artistic vision centers around four key principles:

Community, Honesty, Love, Beauty

These themes are timeless and ambitious in scope. Subjects like race and internal conflict are played out in often imaginative imagery.

Artist Statement:

“Many in my community suffer daily racism and discrimination, so I’m using my power as an Artist to speak about these issues. Through photography, I can capture how I see the world and allow others to see the beauty I experience daily in my community.”

Work Statement:

My artistry shines a spotlight on the beauty of individuals in Rochester, New York, delving into the intricate interplay between art, culture, and our collective perception of beauty. Through my work, I seek to change prevailing beauty norms that often marginalize people of color, encouraging an inclusive, diverse, and enriching visual narrative. I leverage the medium of photography not only as an artistic expression, but as a beacon of inspiration and hope within my community. My art underscores photography's influential role as a cultural catalyst in conveying visual paradigms, using light and shadow to capture the beauty of all skin tones.

Contact:

Adam Eaton

585-500-7023

adame52555@yahoo.com