'Ancient Landscapes' Art Exhibition
Ancient Lanscapes Art Exhibit
March 1 - April 6
Save the date for Ancient Landscapes, an exhibit exploring the timeless conversation between nature’s enduring forms and the creative expressions they inspire. This showcase invites art enthusiasts of all backgrounds to discover works that merge the raw beauty of the natural world with the imagination of its interpreters. Come experience an exhibit where earth, history, and artistry meet.
A reception to meet the artists will take place on Friday, March 6th 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the St. Peter's Gallery (undercroft). Refreshments will be provided.
Grace Kahler
Washington University senior Grace Kahler is an emerging photographer whose artistic roots run deep. Raised in a family of creatives—her grandfather an architect and her father an artist, department chair, and museum director—Grace grew up with art as a natural part of daily life. Though early in her photographic career, she approaches her work with curiosity, discipline, and a strong connection to the environments she explores. Her 2025 travels to Kyoto, Japan became a pivotal step in shaping her developing vision.
Jack MacDonough
Jack MacDonough discovered photography at age eleven and has carried the craft with him throughout his life. He studied photography alongside engineering at Cornell University, later refining his skills at Stanford University while completing his MBA. After a distinguished career in the beer industry—including leadership roles in St. Louis, at Anheuser‑Busch International, and as CEO of Miller Brewing Company—Jack transitioned to photography full‑time. His recent work focuses on iconic American landscapes, from Monument Valley to California’s ancient redwoods.
Their Collaboration
Grace and Jack’s artistic partnership began through a Washington University photography course Jack financially supports. When he learned Grace would be traveling to Kyoto in 2025, he invited her to photograph a site he himself captured in 2007—creating an intentional exchange across time and geography.
That same summer, Jack focused his own lens closer to home, working among the sandstone towers of Monument Valley, the prehistoric redwoods of Northern California, and thousand‑year‑old petroglyphs in Utah. Although traveling separately, their projects naturally converged around landscapes shaped by deep time and by the enduring dialogue between nature and human creativity.
Together, they have produced photography books and are presenting their joint exhibition in March and April here at St. Peter's Gallery, following a one‑night rooftop preview at Maryland Walk Condominiums.