Where Have All The Pheasants Gone?

An Art Exhibition by GK Callahan at Englewood Arts

Englewood Arts 10901 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052 proudly announces an upcoming art exhibition titled "Where Have All The Pheasants Gone?", featuring a new body of work by Missouri artist GK Callahan.

Runs October 17th - January 17th

This immersive experience includes paintings, video, poetry, and installation, as well as family photographs. Additionally, throughout the three-month run, EA & Callahan will offer educational workshops and talks to enhance the overall experience.

Originating during Callahan's 2024 residency at the Creative at Klondike in Augusta, MO, the work delves into the climate shift and its impact farming practices have on culture in the Midwest and our connection to rural America. 

“Once-thriving fields, the main ecosystems of the Midwest, used to hold and comfort me annually. Our yearly pilgrimages to the family farm were tethered by tradition as much as a place. But over time, the land became a mono-crop fence post to fence post, the new landscape stripping tradition, leaving us only nostalgic memories of the past. The disappearance of wildlife and environmental changes have ripple effects—this loss of nature aids in reshaping our connection to rural America. I see this shift in our environment as not only a loss of nature but the seat we had at grandma's table.” — GK Callahan.

Callahan sees the disappearing landscapes as a reminder of our interconnectedness with nature. This loss is more than the sum of its parts; it’s a culture silently being left behind. The timing of this exhibition is significant as it coincides with the start of pheasant hunting season in October.