The Las Cruces Museum of Art will open its newest exhibit, "Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography," on Sept. 6, showcasing 45 photographic prints by the renowned large-format, black-and-white photographer.
The retrospective exhibit spans Clyde Butcher’s 50-year career and presents a wide range of images from intimate portraits of a rare ghost orchid to majestic American landscapes. The exhibit will be on view from Sept. 6 through Dec. 28, 2024, at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, located at 491 N. Main St.
Clyde Butcher is an American photographer and conservationist whose photographic career spans five decades. Inspired by sharing the beauty of natural places, Butcher spends time in remote, rugged territories, capturing the unique characteristics of each region.
His photographs invite viewers to slow down and contemplate the beauty and fragility of the natural world. His use of large-format, black-and-white photography imbues each image with a sense of timelessness and depth that creates an emotional resonance with the viewer.
Butcher’s photographs advocate for environmental conservation by encouraging people to appreciate natural landscapes and become conservation advocates.
"Lifeworks in Photography is not just about the visual narrative captured in each frame but also a call to action – to follow your passions and find purpose and, in doing so, become a beacon of positive change in the world," said Butcher.
There will be a presentation by Clyde Butcher via Zoom at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, along with other presentations and workshops during this exhibit. Visit the Las Cruces Museum’s social media platforms for more information.
"Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography" is organized by Window of the Eye Inc., and toured by Photographic Traveling Exhibitions of Los Angeles, Calif.
The Museum of Art is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Saturday. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from Roadrunner Transit Route 1, Stop 1. For more information visit the Museum of Art online or call (575) 541-2137.