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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� The exhibition 鈥淪hifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentucky鈥� will be on display at the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State University鈥檚 campus, from Aug. 19- Sept. 17. A reception will be held at the gallery on Sept. 2 from 4-6 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Funded by a competitive grant from the Kentucky Art Council and the Kentucky Historical Society, in celebration of America鈥檚 250th anniversary, this exhibition showcases photography works from two Murray State faculty members: Dr. Kate S. He, professor from the Department of Biological Sciences and Cintia Segovia Figueroa, assistant professor from the Department of Art and Design. 

This exhibit highlights changes in western Kentucky's landscapes and society, using photos and archives. With this funded program the exhibitors hope to raise public awareness of the regional history and its environment in an area often overlooked geographically. Further, this interdisciplinary project, blending art and science through a historical perspective, aims to spark engaging conversations among diverse audiences on natural history, cultural heritage, conservation and sustainability, fostering greater appreciation for beloved lands and a brighter future over the next 250 years. This exhibition will later travel to the McCracken County Public Library.

Dr. Kate S. He is a professor of plant biology and a passionate amateur nature photographer. Her photography is inspired by the rich biodiversity displayed in various ecosystems. She tries to give aesthetic context to the extraordinary displays of the interdependence of plants and animals in the breathtaking landscapes. Dr. He strives to use her camera lenses beyond capturing the ecological, aesthetic and artistic values of nature to raise society鈥檚 awareness that better stewardship will benefit everyone as partners sharing this unique planetary Earth. Dr. He鈥檚 photography works have been selected into multiple national and international juried exhibitions over the years. Some of these exhibitions include the Art Through the Lens Photography Exhibition organized by the Yeiser Art Center in Paducah, Kentucky; the Continent to Commonwealth Asian/Asian American Kentucky Art Exhibition organized by the Kentucky Art Council; the Kentucky Derby Exhibition organized by the Kentucky Art Council; the Visual Evidence and PROOFS Photography Exhibitions organized by the Murray Art Guild; and the Beauty Illuminated Photography Exhibition by the Art Photofolio.

Cintia Segovia Figueroa was born and raised in Mexico City, where she worked in the entertainment industry. Learning English in the U.S. as an adult gave her a unique perspective on the nuances of the language. Her photography and socially engaged approach explore themes of immigration, displacement and bilingualism. She earned a Master of Arts from California State University (CSU), Northridge, and a Master of Fine Arts from CSU, Long Beach. The Museum of Latin American Art and the National Immigration Law Center have collected her work, and private galleries and museums worldwide have exhibited it, including the Spartanburg Art Museum, the Torrance Art Museum and the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. It has also been shown at the Mexican Consulate, Shanghai University and the Autonomous University of Mexico, among many other venues.

The Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, support 鈥淪hifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentucky鈥� with state tax dollars from the Kentucky General Assembly and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit .