A new photo exhibit at the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum is the culmination of a project started by professional photographer Bob Maynard in 2012 to capture the beauty of the night sky, with the ruins and rock art of various ancient cultures of the Southwest. Maynard was on hand for a special reception and preview for museum supporters Friday.
The Ancient Skies through Ancient Eyes exhibition opened to the public Saturday, and features a selection of photographs from Maynard’s book on archeaostronomy and night photography in the desert Southwest. The exhibition features an abundance of ancient rock art and ruins in and around the Colorado Plateau. It examines rock art styles and delves into ways the ancient ones used rock art panels and architecture to mark the passing of time and the seasons.
Maynard is a national award-winning photographer who founded Colorado Plateau Photo Tours in 2009. As a resident of Boulder, Colorado, he has held federal permits in sixteen national parks, national monuments, or BLM areas. He has led workshops in nine states, and has given presentations to camera clubs in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Illinois, and Arizona. Maynard was Chairman of the Louisville National Juried Photography Show for four years.
The Prehistoric Museum features fossils and artifacts from Utah. This exhibition is located on the second floor of the museum and runs through Saturday, October 27, 2018. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. General admission rates apply.
‘Ancient Skies’ work on display at Prehistoric Museum
Award-winning photographer Bob Maynard stands next to a favored photograph last week during a private reception at the USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum. Maynard’s work will be on display at the museum until Oct. 27. Rick Sherman, Sun Advocate Reporter