12×48 inches
acrylic, watercolor paper, kraft paper on stained maple panel
$1600

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 lighthouse keeper. Lighthouse keepers were responsible for maintaining the light and lens that helped ships and planes navigate coastlines safely. They were responsible for replenishing the oil in the lamps, trimming the wick, and winding any clockworks used. The implementation of electricity and other automated functions made the role of the lighthouse keeper redundant.

The Lighthouse Keeper VIII was created with acrylic paint, and 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.