Nexus of Northwest Arkansas
Upon an Ozark Plateau are the people of Northwest Arkansas, a place emerging from generations of poverty yet presently known as one of the best locations to live in the United States.
Residents live in the shadow of the world’s largest poultry producer, largest truck line, and largest retailer. Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt Transportation, and Walmart have mobilized a dramatic urban investment – underway to attract FORTUNE 500 transplants. New art museums, restaurants, bike trails, and music venues have made Northwest Arkansas the chic, new destination within a cultural triangle that connects Dallas, St. Louis and Kansas City.
Yet this same investment creates schism and a vortex of values. It bores holes in the landscape formerly defined by generations who eked out a living upon poor soil, absent natural resources. The clash between old and new residents has created a nexus in Northwest Arkansas.
The Nexus of Northwest Arkansas was a project of three years, from 2017-2020.
Mentors Patti Carroll and Susan Meiselas supported the work during this period, and it was exhibited in Massachusetts, Missouri, and in Arkansas. Two of its images were given an honorable award and stipend at Photo Spiva in 2019.
- A folio of dye sublimation images is offered in clamshell case, 4 images on 14×14 ChromaLuxe®. Edition of 10, $1200.
- Individual prints on request.
Katarina Bailey was a minister and member of the Holy Lutheran Church, living near the historic center of Rogers AR. She passed to her promised land in May 2024.
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