Mr. Uecker is intelligent and enthusiastic about history.  He is diligent in
discovering source materials and imaginative in interpreting them.
—Dr. Gordon Dodds, Professor of History, Portland State University

 

Just as art transcends time, so history hinges on imagination .  The punnish phrase "art of history" is at once a declaration and an emblem of my attitude toward my work as a historian--the exercise of reflection and creativity in understanding and interpreting the world, past and present, and our place in it.  It's a wordplay I'm not hesitant to utter.

The Art of History is also what I name my work.  I meticulously research unique topics.  I creatively write about history and art.  I imaginatively interpret society and the past through exhibits and other media.  For a list of my services , please click on the corresponding link to the left.

I approach my work from varied experiences and perspectives.  From listening awestruck as a child to stories about pioneer ancestors to volunteering on a dig in southern Spain searching for evidence of Europe's first humans to grappling with the meaning of art and architecture in a world redefined as "Post-Modern," I bring to my work a deep sense of participating in history and of the interconnectedness of the past, present, and future.

My education helps.  I hold a B.A. and an M.A. in history.  With double majors in American culture and medieval Europe, my entire curriculum focused on how art informs our understanding of history.  Not merely decoration or expression of profound truths and experiences, art is also historical document.

My career path helps too.  I worked for a number of years as education coordinator at the Oregon Historical Society.  I've also done stints at the Oregon Council for the Humanities and the City of Portland Historic Resources Program.  I've written reams of interpretive text, education material, and humanities articles.  I've been an exhibit curator and I've produced numerous speaker and artist programs.

The image of ancient lichen-covered books you see on these pages is a metaphor for my personal and professional quest for enlightenment by exploring human experience and culture.  Snapped while checking out an obscure corner of Prague's great Strahov Library, the volumes are quite literally bound in history and art.

Please take a look at my resume to learn more about my training and professional experience.

If you have questions or to ask about my fees, please click on the " contact " link.

Divider image:  Cornice on Portland's 1857 Hallock & McMillen Building.  (Jeffry Uecker photo)