Discover a unique display of photographs from Frank Klein, paired with bronze sculptures by artist Kent Ullberg curated from The Frank Klein collection.Together, Klein and Ullberg explore the natural world—through the lens and the sculptor’s hand—highlighting the intricate connections between humans, animals, and landscapes. Their work encourages reflection on our relationship with the environment and the living creatures that inhabit it.
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 21st, 5-7 PM
Lifelong rancher and conservationist Frank Klein has documented the natural rhythms of his family’s DeWitt County ranch, established in 1878. His interest in photography began with vacation snapshots and wildflowers, evolving to capture wildlife, insects, landscapes, and local Texas cemeteries, each with its own personality. Using Nikon cameras with vintage high-resolution Canon lenses, Klein creates archivally printed photographs that explore the interconnectedness of life. Guided by his belief that “Everything is interconnected,” his work encourages viewers to reflect on the beauty, fragility, and subtle dramas of the natural world.
2021: “A Witch and Her Familiar,” 1st Place, Dimension XLVIII Photography, Art Center Corpus Christi
2020: Outdoor Photographer Magazine Finalist, “Male Painted Bunting”
Texas Artist Exhibition, Beeville Art Museum, 2019–2020
DeWitt County Wildflower Association & Shutterbugs Photography Awards
Kent Ullberg is internationally recognized for his monumental wildlife sculptures, combining scientific observation with artistic interpretation. Educated at the Swedish University College of Art, he worked in museums across Germany, the Netherlands, and France before setting up his studio in Texas. Ullberg has installed over 100 public sculptures worldwide, including his 8-ft bronze seahorses, Merry Time Romance, at Rockport Art Center (2023). His many honors include the Prix de West Purchase Award, the Rungius Medal, and election as Full Academician of the National Academy (NYC). Retrospectives in Stockholm (2017) and South Texas (2019) celebrated his contributions to wildlife art and conservation.
1998: Prix de West Purchase Award, National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumTwice recipient of the Henry Hering Medal, National Sculpture SocietyRungius Medal, National Museum of Wildlife ArtRetrospectives: Carl Millesgarden Museum, Stockholm (2017); Art Museum of South Texas (2019)