Terra Ludis: Play Ground
April 25 - November 28, 2020 | Atwell Gallery & Online
This part of the North Carolina mountains was once so isolated, that they were referred to as the Lost Provinces; now it is a place where countless individuals venture to find themselves through outdoor recreation. Terra Ludis: Play Ground profiles hiking, kayaking, climbing, fly fishing, mountain biking, and road cycling to see how and why people play games with the Earth. This exhibition is comprised of oral history interviews with nineteen individuals that are all participants in outdoor recreation and have structured their lives around their passion. Images captured by local photographer, Daniel Gajda, bring these places, people, and activities to life in the gallery.
Acknowledgments
Interview subjects: Jenny Allen, Ryan Beasley, Tom Henry, Andy Hill, Mike Mayfield, Kelly McCoy, Kathy “KB” Medford, Tracy Minton, Julie Mullis, Aaron Parlier, Eva Rand, Amy Renfranz, Eiryn Reynolds, Brian Sain, Carter Smith, Paul Stahlschmidt, Shae Tuberty, Mac Utter, Melissa Weddell. Exhibition interns, Collin Jewell and Kayla Reische.
Image Credit: Daniel Gajda. The Gift (detail), 2019. Digital photograph. Courtesy of the Artist.
- Exhibit Subjects -
Shea Tuberty, Ph.D
Aquatic ecologist & Fly fisherman
with Ruari, Golden Retriever
Photo by Collin Jewell
Kathy "KB" Medford
Kayaker, River Guide, Olympian, Amazonski
Photo by Houck Medford
Paul Stahlschmidt
Mountain Biker, Conservationist, Educator
Photo by Kristian Jackson
Amy Renfranz
Naturalist, Writer, Educator
Photo by Collin Jewell
Carter Smith
Climber, Climbing Coach, Climbing Guide
Photo by Collin Jewell
Eva Rand
Cyclist, Chemist, Dietician
Photo by Collin Jewell
Kelly McCoy
River Girl Fishing Company Owner, Fly Fisherwoman, Marine Biologist
Photo by Ashley Warren
Julie Mullis
Naturalist, Educator, Backpacker
Photo by Collin Jewell
Jenny Allen & Ryan Beasley
Rock Dimensions Owners, Climbers, Climbing Guides
Photo by Ashley Warren
Tom Henry
Appalachian Mountain Leadership Executive Director, Climber, Educator
Photo by Collin Jewell
Melissa Weddell, Ph.D.
Mountain Biker, Educator, Department Chair of Appalachian State University ‘s Recreation Management and Physical Education
Photo by Collin Jewell
Mac Utter
Backpacker, Climber, Writer
Photo by Collin Jewell
Brian Sain
Rhoddie Bicycle Outfitters co-owner, Cyclist
Photo by Collin Jewell
Mike Mayfield, Ph.D.
Hydrologist, White Water Enthusiast, Educator
Photo provided by Mike Mayfield
Aaron Parlier
Center 45 Climbing & Fitness co-owner, Climber, Conservationist
Photo by Collin Jewell
Eiryn Reynolds
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker, Photographer, Backpacker
Photo provided by Eiryn Reynolds
Andy Hill
Watauaga Riverkeeper, Fly Fisherman, Conservationist
Photo provided by Andy Hill
Tracy Minton
Conservationist, Naturalist, Park Superintendent at Elk Knob State Park
Photo by Ashley Warren
Terra Ludis: Play Ground Interactive Map
The outdoors are especially dear to us during these hard times, and we want to remind you that nature is still open!
We created this map to highlight and celebrate outdoor recreation in the High Country and we hope it may inspire your next trip.
We encourage you to continue practicing social/physical distancing (which many of these activities are perfect for) and to be mindful of the effects of trail/river traffic on the environment.
The places on the map reflect locations highlighted in the interviews in this exhibition.
Please note: Some of the locations may be closed due to social distancing measures. Please check before going out and respect the closures.
What’s your favorite nature play ground?
We would love for you to contribute to our map! Click on the link below to complete our brief form and we’ll add it!
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