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Gary Cawood

Field Notes

2025-05-23 00:00:00 2025-05-23 23:59:00 America/Chicago Gary Cawood This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, May16, 2025, through Friday, June 06, 2025. Argenta Public Library - Argenta Gallery - Exhibits

Friday, May 23
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-05-23 00:00:00 2025-05-23 23:59:00 America/Chicago Gary Cawood This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, May16, 2025, through Friday, June 06, 2025. Argenta Public Library - Argenta Gallery - Exhibits

Argenta Public Library

Argenta Gallery - Exhibits

This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, May16, 2025, through Friday, June 06, 2025.

Gary Cawood's Field Notes

Artist Statement

My image-making process involves careful observation of specific details. This exploration is much like fieldwork in other disciplines, such as anthropology, geology, or botany. Notes gathered usually include photographs, and to emphasize the factual nature of their findings, a measuring scale is often included for reference. I’m also using a scale in the photographs. I’m experimenting with various ways this prop can be integrated into the scene, so the effect might be more ambiguous and mysterious than factual.

Many of the places depicted are sites I’ve photographed before and reflect recurring themes. I’m drawn to sites where the natural contours of the landscape have been disrupted, such as abandoned quarries and excavation for new construction. Building and then dismantling constantly transforms the topography. While humans alter the landscape, nature continually reasserts its force, oblivious to our intent. Shinny and new become rusted and worn. Unintended plant life proliferates. A scientific investigation would seek to quantify the change. My purpose is to celebrate this process visually, with the graduated scale as a perfect counterpoint to the random effects of nature.

Artist Bio

Gary Cawood received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University in 1970, and after service as a VISTA in the Pittsburgh Architect’s Workshop, began a serious study of photography in 1972. He received a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from East Tennessee State University in 1976. He has taught at the University of Delaware, Louisiana Tech University, and the Prague School for Photographic Studies. He is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he was Head of the Photography Area.

Cawood’s photographs have been widely exhibited throughout the United States. Solos include: Kresge Gallery, Lyon College, Batesville, AR, 2024; Camerawork, Scranton, PA, 2018; Charno Gallery, Kansas City, MO, 2014; Viewpoint, Sacramento, CA, 2013; and Morris Graves Museum of Art, Eureka, CA, 2013. A work was also included in Something in the Way at the New Orleans Museum of Art in 2016 and a two-person exhibition at Curfman Gallery, Colorado State University, 2024. He has received Visual Artist Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mid-America Arts Alliance, and the Arkansas Arts Council. His work is included in numerous public collections, including the Smithsonian National Museum of American Art, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, the Amon Carter Museum, and the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Although retired from his academic position, Cawood continues to photograph and exhibit on a regular basis, with an emphasis on new projects to explore. Gathering inspiration from a variety of sources, Cawood remains committed to his craft and vision.

To learn more about Cawood's work, check out his website at garycawood.com

AGE GROUP: | General |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits/Displays/Installations |

TAGS: | #artwalk |

Argenta Public Library

Phone: 501-687-1061

Hours
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 Closed
Sun, Jul 06 Closed

About the branch

This is the secondary branch of the William F. Laman Public Library located in the heart of the Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jul 01, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Discover the art that brings NLR to life! Visit 10 outdoor pieces and three galleries. Explore your city, support local art, and earn a prize when you complete your map.

Tue, Jul 01, All day
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Gallery - Exhibits
This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, June 20, 2025, through Friday, July 11, 2025.

Tue, Jul 01, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Paintings by local artist, Andrew Deiser

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts and math this summer through hands-on experiences and engaging activities! Colors, sounds, and sights abound as we combine learning & fun!

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Genealogy Room 125
Get help with your genealogy search!

Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Color your world blue with a sweet and savory treat with seasonal fruit!

Tue, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Get creative with food in a fun, edible way! This summer program is perfect for all ages who love to play with their food and make art you can eat.

Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Room 124
Learn to make quick and easy one pot meals. Budae Jjigae are on the menu this month!

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Make your own marbled masterpiece! All supplies provided.

Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Front Porch
Harness the power of the sun to make art! Stop by the Argenta Library to try out cyanotype printmaking.

Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Tech Hub B
Join us for Tech Tuesday on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to explore different tech topics. Each session you attend earns you an entry into a prize drawing!

Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Come cool off with your library friends! Each week, we’ll bring out extra toys, games & activities for you to enjoy along with a light snack. You have all the fun, we do all the clean up!

Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Learn to balance your budget with an open conversation and fun craft!