Art at Audubon

Art at Audubon is a public art space at Aullwood Audubon Center offering opportunities and experiences to inspire an appreciation for nature by making it more accessible and relatable, evoking emotions that foster connection, and encouraging a sense of stewardship. By highlighting intricate details, displaying beauty, or depicting environmental issues, art encourages viewers to see the natural world with new eyes, leading to greater curiosity, awe, and a desire to protect it. 

Art can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about environmental issues, from showcasing the beauty of endangered species to depicting the destruction caused by climate change. By inspiring an emotional connection and sense of awe, art motivates people to protect the natural world they have come to appreciate. Art can encourage a sense of responsibility and a desire to ensure that these natural wonders are preserved for future generations to experience and enjoy. 

Art Exhibition Now on Display

Wildlife Photography

By Jim Brown 

September 10 - November 1

ABOUT THE ARTIST

All of the photographs in this exhibit were taken after Jim retired from a 31-year career in manufacturing. Photography always fascinated him and after retiring, he had time to explore this hobby.

All of the photos were taken in the wild. Brown loves spending time outdoors and photography lets him do this. Most of the photos were taken in Ohio but he has done some traveling in the U.S. which has allowed him to include photos from Yellowstone, Alaska, North Carolina and several other locations in his exhibits.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

Jim developed his technique of muting the background (placing more attention on the subject) using Photoshop. All the framed photos are put together using acid free materials and the glass used is conservation glass which blocks 99.5% of UV rays. The images are printed on water color paper using a giclee printing process. This process is a high-resolution, inkjet-based method of producing archival-quality art reproductions using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid free papers. This gives the photo texture and the torn edges adds to the presentation.

The exhibit features over 40 framed wildlife photos all of which are available for purchase. Additional items including Jim’s photo books and notecards are available in the gift shop for purchase. Twenty percent of proceeds from the exhibit are donated to the Aullwood Audubon Center.

Future Art Exhibitions and Installations 

If interested in exhibiting, email the following items to sandy.libertini@audubon.org:

• Artist bio/statement 
• Medium 
• Desired Exhibition Dates  
• Quantity of Work to Display 
• Five images of your work