Visual artist Amanda Le Kline will exhibit her works in “Of Course My Flesh Reaches for the Earth,” at the Lycoming College Digital Media Gallery, located in the Communication Building on Franklin Street, a press release said. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will begin with a reception at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

Working primarily in photography, video, and collage, Le Kline explores women’s experiences, human relationships with the natural world, and themes of personal identity and family history. Her work ranges from documentary to fully constructed scenes, drawn to lens-based media for its unique ability to both capture and construct reality. Through this approach, she weaves together narrative, memory, and imagination.

Made in collaboration with her mother, Cindy Kline, “Of Course My Flesh Reaches for the Earth,” celebrates narratives of hard work, motherhood, and femininity. Through her multifaceted roles as worker, provider, and maker, Kline’s experiences reflect the complexities inherent in women’s identities.

“Various mediums each offer a distinct facet of Cindy’s story,” said the press release. “A digital video lyrically presents her stories from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Photographic portraits, both staged and candid, capture her spirit, while double-exposure photographs symbolize her deep connection with the earth. The photographic grid pieces, made from images Cindy took, offers candid looks into her daily life, providing a personal perspective on her experiences.

The title, “Of Course My Flesh Reaches for the Earth,” is drawn from Madeline Miller’s 2018 book “Circe.” Cindy’s resilience and connection with nature is akin to the title character, a witch from ancient Greek mythology. Like Circe, Cindy reclaims traditionally feminine crafts as sources of strength and reverence, the press release said.

“In a time when women’s rights and bodily autonomy face ongoing threats, this exhibition stands as a tribute to Cindy’s strength and agency,” said Le Kline. “It challenges stereotypes and celebrates the vitality of women like her, affirming the inherent value of every life and story.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome back alumna Amanda Le Kline to exhibit her work at Lycoming College. This is her second exhibition at the Digital Media Gallery,” said Leah Bedrosian-Peterson, professor of film and video arts at Lycoming College. “Kline’s work explores her mother’s multifaceted roles and life experiences while celebrating her femininity and strength.”

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Le Kline is as an associate professor in the department of art and art history at Otterbein University. Her work has been exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally, in venues including ROY G BIV Gallery (Columbus, Ohio), the Midwest Center for Photography (Wichita, Kan.), and the Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (Gimpo, South Korea). She is an active member of the Society for Photographic Education.

The exhibit runs Sept. 17 through Nov. 10 and the Digital Media Gallery is open to the Lycoming College community Monday through Friday, 8-5 p.m. Following the opening reception, viewings are by appointment only and may be arranged by emailing Peterson at peterson@lycoming.edu.