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300 Mason Jars
Preserving History
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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 artefacts—from flowers to fruits, tools to toys, and photographs to farm equipment—and places...
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A mesmerizing journey through one family's history, told through 300 watercolour paintings of objects "preserved" in Mason jars.
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Description
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 artefacts—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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781772035162
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 December 2024
Country: Canada
Imprint: Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
Illustration: full colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 177.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Joanne Thomson is a full-time visual artist, dividing her time between painting, illustration, teaching watercolour painting, and facilitating community art projects, including murals in Victoria and Saanich and the Beatty Biodiversity Museum Blue Whale Project. Currently, Thomson is the illustrator for Life and Death Matters, an independent publishing company that creates resources to support health care workers and individuals providing care for the dying and bereaved.
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