Alumna Returns to Marietta College with Quiet Majesty Exhibition
Marietta, OH (10/02/2025) — The Marietta College Art Department is proud to present "Quiet Majesty: Transversing the Monochromatic Landscape," a solo exhibition featuring the photography of Marietta College alumna Christina Ullman '93. The exhibition is on display in the Atrium Gallery, located outside Gallery 310, now through Nov. 12, 2025, with an artist reception scheduled for Homecoming weekend, on Friday, Oct. 18, from 4-6 p.m.
"Quiet Majesty" reflects Ullman's fascination with the natural world, where observation and discovery guide her photography process. From rushing waterfalls and sunrise-touched summits to the vastness of valley meadows, she seeks out vantage points that reveal the light, texture and grandeur of each landscape that surrounds her. Ullman's process often involves climbing summits, traversing rugged terrain, and hiking wilderness backcountry, physical challenges she embraces as part of capturing the stillness and awe these environments inspire. Her photographs invite viewers to share in the same serene experiences and the power of nature.
"These quiet moments when the only audible sounds are the rushes of wind and waterfalls are my sanctuary. I am merely an observer of nature's majesty, keenly aware of the light and texture and contrast and color that surrounds me. I close my eyes and breathe in, yearning for its splendor to fill my soul and burning the view I have just witnessed into memory," Ullman said. "Capturing these scenes has meant climbing over rocks and through clouds, hiking wilderness backcountry, and ascending steep terrain holding onto chains on the side of a cliff. The view and vantage point are always worth the challenge. I feel so very fortunate to have experienced these beautiful places and have let each speak to me in their stillness."
Ullman has continued to develop her artistic practice while building a career in graphic design and illustration. She is the owner of Ullman Design, a boutique design studio located in downtown Marietta. Ullman's return to campus through the exhibition of "Quiet Majesty" reinforces the Art Department's ongoing commitment to supporting alumni's creative achievements. The Atrium Gallery, an exhibition space within the Hermann Fine Arts Center, provides an additional venue alongside Gallery 310 for the College to connect students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community through art.
"Showcasing successful alumni demonstrates to our current students the value of a Marietta College education, plus having Christina on campus provides networking opportunities for students to speak with an industry professional," said Jolene Powell, McCoy professor of art and director of Gallery 310.
The Atrium Gallery is located on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts Center at Marietta College. "Quiet Majesty: Transversing the Monochromatic Landscape" can be viewed during gallery hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment by contacting gallery director and art professor Jolene Powell at powelll@marietta.edu. The Atrium Gallery observes all Marietta College holidays and breaks. All exhibitions are free and open to the public.
About Marietta College
Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Chartered in 1835, today Marietta College serves a body of 1,100 full-time graduate and undergraduate students, offering more than 90 majors, minors and concentrations. The College is consistently ranked as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes.com, Wall Street Journal/College Pulse and other rankings. marietta.edu/rankings-success
Media Attachments
Christina Ullman's "Ascending Angels Landing, Zion National Park, Utah"
Christina Ullman's "Clouds Descend in the Valley, Yosemite National Park, California"