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300 Mason Jars: Preserving History

300 Mason Jars: Preserving History

by Thomson, Joanne
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The fragmented history of one family's hope, challenge, failure, and persistence is beautifully depicted in this book of watercolour images by artist Joanne Thomson. Combining still-life painting with visual storytelling, Thomson presents everyday artifacts--from flowers to fruits, tools to toys, and photographs to farm equipment--and places them in, on, beside, or behind a glass jar. Carefully gathered from the artist's family members and the natural environments where they lived, the simple objects in this collection represent the depth and complexity of daily life. Arranged thematically, the pieces explore traditional gender roles, the issue of food security in times of scarcity, renewal and hope presented by the bounty of nature, treasures passed down through generations, and the looming presence of family secrets. Beautiful to look at and infinitely fascinating to ponder over, 300 Mason Jars is a stunning addition to any art lover's library.

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BrandHeritage House
Pub dateOct 29, 2024
ISBN-101772035165
ISBN-139781772035162
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions9.06 × 1.02 × 7.09 in
Weight2 lb
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