exhibit filling a wall featuring steely blue colors; photo and interpretive panels, screen, large metallic portrait, display case

The main branch of the Pueblo City-County Library District is an impressive example of modern architecture made possible in large part by donations from Robert Hoag Rawlings, a significant newspaper man in the area. To honor Rawlings’ contribution I helped create an exhibit highlighting his political involvement, activism for water rights, and philanthropy.

Made at Flint Hills Design.

broader view of exhibit also show set of pedestals with vitrines
Eagle Scout Pin, typewriter, and glass award inside display case
screen next to large metallic portrait of a man wearing suit-and-tie and glasses

Rawlings connected with many influential politicians and noteworthy figures, making a point to get a photo with each. An interactive screen allows viewers to browse the album and watch videos of Rawlings.

computer rendering of exhibit components on blank white background
A virtual model helped visualize and create plans to accurately build the exhibit.

A large engraved metal portrait of Rawlings is the centerpiece of the exhibit and features a halftone pattern, a nod to how newspapers reproduce images.

detail of small dots cut into the surface of the metal and filled-in black which form the portrait image
Black enamel in the engraving brings out the halftone pattern
Making of the engraved halftone portrait