PHOTOGRAPHY

GLACIERS IN RETREAT

Glaciers in Retreat is an art exhibition created by
award-winning photographer Eric K. Hatch.
The impact of climate change is all around us

And we see its damaging effects most clearly in the shrinking of glaciers across the globe.

Jökulsárlón

THE ART EXIBITION

The exhibition consists of 17 you-are-there-size images with explanatory curatorial materials.

Glaciers In Retreat

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Glaciers in Retreat makes people aware of the fragility and beauty of these vanishing geological formations.

Rivers of Ice Kluvesna Glacier

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To schedule Glaciers in Retreat for your venue, use the “Contact Us” form or contact Eric directly.

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Glaciers in Retreat is available for presentation across the U.S. We hope that this exhibit will bring awareness to the present threat of global warming, inspiring activists across all generations to work for change in ways big and small.

TESTIMONIALS

"I thought it was very fine and even learned; you certainly know a great deal about glaciers and geology! I particularly liked three of the photos: Matanuska (2010); Kviarjokall (2022); Svinafellsjokull (2022). It’s not impossible that I’ve made some spelling errors there. Though I would say that global warming is considerably on my mind–and I have my own snapshots from the Mt. Hood area which also show how much of the old ice is melting–I am still a formalist at heart. I think what drew me to these three is partly the splendid mix of colors (the cool ice and the warm of the various grasses), and the power of the feel of walls of ice. Anyway, I just wanted to drop you a line to congratulate you on the showing of your work, and to add, no doubt to the words of praise of many others, how impressed I am with your skill, your eye, and your dedication to such an important issue."

— Jonathon Kamholtz

Gallery Visitor

"Eric K. Hatch’s Glaciers in Retreat exhibition was both breathtaking and heartbreaking. The visuals are stunning, but the message is urgent. I left feeling deeply moved—and more aware of how rapidly our world is changing."

— Melissa T

Environmental Science Teacher

"This exhibition was a wake-up call. The time-lapse imagery and storytelling made the reality of climate change hit home in a way statistics never could. Truly powerful work."

— David R

Photographer

"I’ve seen a lot of climate-related art, but this was different. Hatch blends art and activism with such grace. You can feel the loss in every frame—but also the hope that comes from awareness."

— Jasmine L

College Student

"Walking through Glaciers in Retreat felt like traveling through time. It was haunting to see how much has vanished in just a few decades. Eric K. Hatch’s work needs to be seen by everyone."

— Carlos M

Outdoor Enthusiast

"The exhibition made me stop and reflect. Not just on glaciers, but on our role in preserving what remains. Eric K. Hatch is doing more than documenting history—he’s challenging us to change the future."

— Lauren B

Gallery Visitor
CONTACT US

To request detailed information on our art exhibition please contact us below.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Glaciers in Retreat is an art exibition created by award-winning photographer Eric K. Hatch. Consisting of 17 you-are-there-sized images with explanatory text, the collection is intended for use by science museums, natural history museums, or climate aware large art galleries or museums.

Yes. Pictures are printed to a collector’s individual requirements, so reach out to Eric Hatch and let’s talk about your preferences. Images on paper are printed by Eric in sizes up to 24 by 60. 24” is the maximum width. Over that size, the printing is handled by an external supplier. Images up to 17×22 are printed on Aurora White fine art paper and are shipped flat in an archival container.

To schedule Glaciers in Retreat for your venue, use the "CONTACT" form or contact Eric directly at hatchphotoartistry@gmail.com

Matanuska Glacier
Athabasca Glacier

Canadian Rockies

Yet as you can plainly see from the photo, it used to be a whole lot bigger, extending the width of the valley it has carved out. The glacier is one of the five “toes” of the Columbia Ice Fields. I visited this glacier twice, in 2010 and 2017, and a comparison shows that the glacier has clearly lost thickness and that it had retreated some 400 yards from when this picture was taken.

Currently it is both retreating and thinning.

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Outlet Glacier / Northwest Glacier
Disappearing Glacier