Clyde Butcher Photographic Exhibition Extended at Museum of History thru July 28 

The Museum of History extends special traveling art exhibit:

The Photographic Journal of Clyde Butcher

 

The Museum is extending the exclusive exhibit, ‘The Photographic Journal of Clyde Butcher,’ at the Museum of History through July 28^thto continue its year-long celebration of the 30^thanniversary of the Museum.

 

Clyde Butcher’s dramatic black-and-white photographs that embody nature, the environment, and the iconic landmarks he captures are, to the appreciating eye, magical. But the story of their pursuit is so much more. It’s a journey through an incredible process that’s about to be shared by one of the world’s renowned masters of the medium, black-and-white fine art photography. Through July 28^th, the Museum of History will continue hosting, ‘The Photographic Journal of Clyde Butcher.’

Marking his own three decades in photography, Fort Myers native Clyde Butcher has designed and developed a unique exhibition for the Museum to commemorate its 30th anniversary this spring! And so, returning for his 4^thseason to the Museum, Clyde created this exhibition debuting his never-before-seen or shared journey.

The spectacular black-and-white landscapes for which Clyde is so famous, tell their own story as Clyde takes guests on a step-by-step journey through the stages of conception and creation of his work, with photos and informational exhibit panels culminating in his dramatic large-format prints. The Photographic Journal of Clyde Butcher will detail the story of the photograph: the negative, technical details, darkroom information, images of him photographing the scene and the story of the pursuit of the photograph. More than 15 works and their story will be displayed including Cayo Costa, Ochopee, and the elusive Ghost Orchid.

Guests will be entranced by Butcher’s story of what catches his eye, the planning and timing, as well as the logistics—including which large-format camera to use—for capturing the essence of a nature or a place. But that’s just the beginning. From spending hours waiting for just the right light to snap hundreds of photographs to working in the darkroom, and choosing the negative through the daunting process of developing and bringing the negative forward so that it eventually emerges into the stunning image that embodies the spirit of its subject.

An advocate for nature and preserving it, Butcher strives to do that through his work. “The objective is to present a perception of Florida as it is supposed to be, hopefully providing inspiration and a catalyst for action to those people striving to reclaim a natural balance and purity.”

Clyde has also released a new book, Clyde Butcher—Florida Portfolio II. Butcher has gathered a selection of his favorite Florida photographs he has taken from the time he began photographing Florida in 1983 to 2010. Known for his images of the environment, in this book he’s also included what he believes are five historic photographs he has taken of manmade things.

For more information or to make reservations for Museum-based events, call (239) 321-7430, visit us at www.MUSEUMofHISTORY.orgor ‘Like’ us on Facebook at ‘swflmuseumofhistory’ to get the latest updates.

                                                  

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