Madeleine Hordinski: The Lore of the Pawpaw
The Lore of the Pawpaw by Madeleine Hordinski is a photographic and video installation that examines the history, existence, and fascination behind Ohio’s state fruit. Hordinski examines why Ohio is the heartland of pawpaw fruits; how influential Ohioans have changed the way people relate with the native fruit; and Ohio’s role in the pawpaw’s global profile.
Lore first looks at the hundreds of pawpaw trees growing on researcher Ron Powell’s grove in Sharonville, Ohio, and his scientific contributions to the field. Included in the exhibition is a selection of Kodak slides of Powell’s trees from his archives. Hordinski then documents the 2023 Ohio Pawpaw Festival in Athens, Ohio—the largest celebration of pawpaws in the world—capturing the culture surrounding the fruit as seen through the festival’s events, competitions, and cookoffs. Through her lens, Hordinski illustrates how pawpaws are valued, celebrated, and revered within local culture while highlighting their naturally alluring beauty.
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Madeleine Hordinski, "Asimina triloba", August 10, 2023. Giclée print, 20 x 20 inches. Courtesy of the artist for the Lloyd Library & Museum
Venue Details
Lloyd Library & Museum
917 Plum St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-3707
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Third Sat 9am–4pm
Free to the Public
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