6×24 inches
acrylic, watercolor paper, kraft paper on stained maple panel
$525

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 a slugger. Belting homers has been an exciting aspect of baseball ever since its inception and the hitters who sent them soaring have always held a certain notoriety.  Though the rules have changed a lot over the past century, hitting a long ball will forever remain a fantastic feat.  One of the greatest moments in baseball history was when Bill Mazeroski hit a walk-off home run to win Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, the only time that has happened in the long history of America’s pastime.  One big change to how utilize their sluggers was in 1973 when the American League allowed designated hitters to bat for the pitcher without taking the field, a rule expanded to the entire MLB in 2022.

The Slugger II 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.