One/250

ONE/250 brings together a collection of photographs drawn from a singular American perspective and presented physically for the very first time here at the Rangefinder Gallery. 

Dean's work showcases the range of midwestern moods, from the mundane to the moving, in colors that affirm the beauty of our world, and the Midwest in particular. Based in Nebraska, Dean’s travels tell us the story of the modern American myth, invoking the romanticism of the Old West to suburban encounters along the country’s highways.
Aptly named, this exhibit connects this year, the 250th year of the United States, with the camera shutter, documenting and celebrating the “grit, grace, and fleeting beauty of everyday existence” as Dean writes. Projects such as Some American Dream, Blood, The Sacred Ordinary and A Place For Us showcase the familiar, the familial and found with a distinct and colorful style, reminiscent of both Garry Winogrand and Marion Post Wolcott. 

Join us for an artist talk and opening reception Friday, July 17, 2026 as part of Leicapalooza!

Dean Hinnant roams the highways and cities of the United States, revealing its character through his senses. His work blends sharp realism with a poetic eye, capturing the grit, grace, and fleeting beauty of everyday existence. Impelled by a spirit of freedom, love of living, and the mythicism of Americana, Dean’s art is an ode to the timeless traits of our human condition—unvarnished, alive, and achingly true. 

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