GLACIERS IN RETREAT

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."