Thoreau's Walden: A Journey in Photographs by Scot Miller
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In 1999 photographer Scot Miller embarked on a journey to retrace Thoreau’s footsteps during his time spent at Walden in the 1840s. He spent many hours in every season trekking through Walden Woods with his camera, fighting off mosquitoes in the summer and feeling the ice of the pond crack beneath his feet in the winter. Miller’s personal photographic journey is reminiscent of that taken by Thoreau some one hundred and fifty years ago and carries a consistent message of personal appreciation of nature that in turn encourages stewardship and conservation. The result is the inspiration for this exhibition: "Walden: 150th Anniversary Illustrated Edition of the American Classic", a reprint of Thoreau’s classic, published in 2004 by Houghton Mifflin. The book has enjoyed popular success and critical acclaim.
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Cincinnati Museum Center’s Exhibit Programmer describes
this exhibit as her favorite…
“I will remember Walden as the exhibit designed
for everybody! It is an exhibit of discovery!”
“I visit Walden everyday, not only to monitor if the coloring pencils are sharpened, but also, to imagine what Thoreau heard, smelled, touched, and thought as he explored this beautiful piece of heaven on earth.”
“Scot Miller’s photographs capture the pure
essence of nature’s inspirational beauty.”
Walden at Crystal Bridges at the Massey in Bentonville, Arkansas
“The younger visitors gather
with their adults to
explore the discovery table. The discussion begins with,
‘What is that?’ Followed by,
‘I’ve seen that before’ or ‘Can we go look for
that?’ The snakeskin
repeatedly gets a ‘That’s cool’.”
“As I observe older visitors in the exhibit, they pause at each picture to share their feelings with their partner, old or young. They discuss the colors, or give a sigh of awe when they realize they’re looking at an acorn cap and not an intricately hand carved or woven basket.”
DVD and face panel are included.
Venue must provide audiovisual equipment.
“Who would think a picture of moss could hold a visitor’s interest longer than several seconds at
most?”
“Many visitors take the
opportunity to share a thought
and drawing of their personal
Walden for us to post
in the exhibit.”
“The exhibit encourages every visitor to slow down and experience the wonder of color, sounds, smells and sights of the peaceful environment nature has to offer all of us.”
A traveling exhibition presented by the
Tour management provided by Cincinnati Museum CenterDepartment of Traveling Exhibits1301 Western AvenueCincinnati, Ohio 45203800.733.2077, ext. 1-7061
Thoreau’s Walden: A Journey in Photographs by Scot Miller
Thoreau’s Walden: A Journey in Photographs by Scot Miller
General Requirements• 280-320 linear running feet/1,500 square feet• Quality lighting (suitable for fine art photography)
available throughout space• Air-conditioned and environmentally monitored space• Skilled exhibition staff during installation and de-
installation
Cost• $7,500 for period of 13 weeks average
– $2,500 deposit required with signed contract
• Actual inbound shipping fee• Insurance during exhibit run and while en route
to next site.
