Madeleine Hordinski: The Lore of the Pawpaw
The Lore of the Pawpaw by Madeleine Hordinski is a photographic and video installation that examines the history, existence, and fascination behind Ohio’s state fruit. Hordinski examines why Ohio is the heartland of pawpaw fruits; how influential Ohioans have changed the way people relate with the native fruit; and Ohio’s role in the pawpaw’s global profile.
Lore first looks at the hundreds of pawpaw trees growing on researcher Ron Powell’s grove in Sharonville, Ohio, and his scientific contributions to the field. Included in the exhibition is a selection of Kodak slides of Powell’s trees from his archives. Hordinski then documents the 2023 Ohio Pawpaw Festival in Athens, Ohio—the largest celebration of pawpaws in the world—capturing the culture surrounding the fruit as seen through the festival’s events, competitions, and cookoffs. Through her lens, Hordinski illustrates how pawpaws are valued, celebrated, and revered within local culture while highlighting their naturally alluring beauty.
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Opening Reception for The Lore of the Pawpaw
September 27, 2024
5:00pm – 8:00pm
The Lore of the Pawpaw illustrates how Ohio’s state fruit is valued, celebrated, and revered within local culture through alluring and stunning images. Refreshments will be served.
Additional Information: The Lloyd Library & Museum is wheelchair accessible and provides handicap parking spots.
Capturing Native Plants in Washington Park
October 5, 2024
10:00am – 12:00pm
Photographer Damon Wilson leads a tour around Washington Park to photograph its native plants and share tips along the way. Please wear appropriate walking shoes for this trek across Cincinnati’s downtown and Washington Park. All types of cameras are welcome for this program.
Additional Information: The Lloyd Library & Museum is wheelchair accessible and provides handicap parking spots. Please visit the events calendar at LloydLibrary.org to sign up for the program.
Looking Back, Moving Ahead: In Story and Life
October 9, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Local author Annette Januzzi Wick discusses backstory in writing and in our everyday lives, examining various memoirs, whether on food or the outdoors, to discover what past circumstances can reveal.
Additional Information: RSVP required. Please visit the events calendar at LloydLibrary.org to sign up for the program. The Lloyd Library & Museum is wheelchair accessible and provides handicap parking spots.
Artist Talk: Madeleine Hordinski
October 19, 2024
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us on our open Saturday with Lloyd Library’s Artist-in-Residence Madeleine Hordinski as she describes her process and inspiration for Lore of the Pawpaw.
Additional Information: RSVP required. Please visit the events calendar at LloydLibrary.org to sign up for the program. The Lloyd Library & Museum is wheelchair accessible and provides handicap parking spots.
A Legacy of Pawpaws
October 30, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Ron Powell shares his story about how a hobby he shared with his late wife grew into researching pawpaw trees on their Adams County farm for the past thirty years.
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible and handicap parking spots available. RSVP required. Please visit the events calendar at LloydLibrary.org to sign up for the program.
Pawpaws: From Appalachia to Europe and Back
November 13, 2024
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Take a journey with Ohio University professor Rob Brannan as he describes his research pathway from here to Europe on the growth and cultivation of pawpaw trees. Virtual lecture.
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible and handicap parking spots available. RSVP required. Please visit the events calendar at LloydLibrary.org to sign up for the program.
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Madeleine Hordinski, Asimina triloba, August 10, 2023. Giclée print, 20 x 20 inches. Courtesy of the artist for the Lloyd Library & Museum
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Lloyd Library & Museum
917 Plum St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-3707
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Third Sat 9am–4pm
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