The Clark Library invites you to a reception with Amanda Cardwell-Aiken celebrating their art exhibit “The Exploration of Mt. Hood”. The reception will be held Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 p.m. in the Dr. James T. Covert Gallery on the main level of the Clark Library.
In “The Exploration of Mt. Hood”, Amanda Cardwell-Aiken, UP Theater Costume Shop Manager, explores the UP Core Habit of Aesthetics and Creativity through the embracement of multiple perspectives. Rather than aiming for a singular, realistic portrait, the series of watercolor paintings covers a range of styles, from loose impressionism and the abstract to more structured illustrative techniques.
Date and Time of Event: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Location: Clark Library – Dr. James T. Covert Gallery
Inspired by the Bluff’s view of Mt. Hood, the exhibit is less about representing Mt. Hood as it is and more about discovering how many ways it can be seen – through color, tone, emotion, curiosity, and the joy of seeing the familiar with fresh eyes. Watercolor, with its unpredictability offers a perfect medium for this creative challenge by pushing the boundaries of control and spontaneity.
Amanda’s exhibit can be viewed in the Covert Gallery in the Clark Library during regular library hours. The exhibit will be on display from mid October to mid December.