The Hulett Collection presents Only the Landscape Has Changed, a group exhibition bringing together the photographic practices of Pentti Sammallahti, Chico Seay, and Wesley Stringer. On view through February 14, 2026, the exhibition offers a contemplative exploration of place, time, and the quiet persistence of human presence within the natural world.
Across distinct geographies and generations, these three artists share a sensitivity to subtle moments and understated narratives. Their photographs trace the fragile balance between permanence and change, revealing landscapes not as static backdrops, but as living terrains shaped by memory, observation, and experience.
Sammallahti’s work is marked by an elegant economy of gesture, where spare compositions open onto expansive emotional spaces. His images—often centered on animals, distant horizons, or solitary figures—invite reflection on isolation, connection, and the vastness of the world. Seay draws from the American South, weaving together atmosphere and personal history to create photographs that feel both immediate and deeply remembered. Stringer focuses on contemporary environments and overlooked details, uncovering moments of grace within everyday scenes and finding structure in impermanence.
Together, their works form a quiet conversation about transformation—how places evolve, how time leaves its imprint, and how photography can hold onto fleeting

About the Authors

Pentti Sammallahti (Finnish, b. 1950) is a Helsinki-born photographer whose poetic vision emerged early, shaped by his grandmother’s practice and by The Family of Man. He began exhibiting in his twenties and later taught at the Helsinki University of Art and Design before receiving Finland’s 15-year State Artist Grant in 1991.

Known for his masterful printing and quiet, contemplative imagery, Sammallahti draws inspiration from northern landscapes, exploring solitude, nature, and human presence. His work was selected by Henri Cartier-Bresson for his personal collection and shown in the inaugural exhibition of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in 2003. He has published thirteen books and received numerous major Finnish photography awards.