Close to Home: Iowa Landscapes

February 20, 2025 - June 24, 2025

"The land remains constant, the colors transform subtly from season to season, but the sky is an ever-shifting panorama of light, color and form. The possibilities are limitless." -Marcia Wegman

In this exhibition, be immersed in the serene beauty of Iowa through a selection of landscapes from various corners of the state. From rolling fields and lush prairies to speckled scenes of barns, chicken coops, farm equipment, and industrial buildings, each piece captures the essence of Iowa's natural charm. Step into a world where the gentle whispers of prairie winds speak of timeless beauty. Rolling hills embrace the horizon, woven through a tapestry of farmlands. Each piece is a poetic ode to Iowa, capturing the story of a landscape both humble and grand.

This exhibition features a selection of artwork from the hospital's permanent collection, highlighting the talents of artists such as John Bloom, Michael Canas, Benjamin Chait, Stuart Klipper, Bobbie McKibbin, Margaret Stratton, Marcia Wegman, and Grant Wood.

Grant Wood, In the Spring, Lithograph, ca. 1940, 9.25" x 12.25", UIHC Collection