72x36 inches
acrylic, watercolor paper, kraft paper, oil pastel on stained maple panel
$6400

The Jobs of Yesteryear series combines history and surrealism to tell the stories of obsolete jobs. A contemporary glimpse into the past, these mixed-media paintings serve as a reminder of a time and stories long forgotten.

This particular Job of Yesteryear mixed media painting features bridge builders. If you really think about it, the evolution of bridge building from timber and stone crossings to modern long-span steel and concrete creations towering hundreds of feet over deep waters is astounding. The workers who built these incredible structures risked their lives to allow everyday people to traverse their spans. Many did not live to see the finished form. Along with the safety equipment for bridge builders, bridges continue to evolve, with the floating pontoon bridge being a recent innovation.

The Bridge Builders was created with acrylic paint. The long-limbed character was cut from paper and collaged with kraft paper. The Jobs of Yesteryear are thought-provoking conversation pieces that will bring an air of history and whimsy to any room.