Salt of the Earth
A Visual Odyssey of a Transforming Landscape
$136.72
- Hardcover
108 pages
- Release Date
21 September 2023
Summary
Salt of the Earth is an impressive monograph that skillfully captures human impact on the environment. Whether from the ground or from above, Barbara Boissevain’s unique compositions of industrial salt ponds highlight the surreal qualities of landscapes transformed by human activity. The artist’s intention goes beyond creating captivating images; their work is intended to raise awareness of pressing environmental problems and encourage commitment to environmental protection. Her powerful photographs challenge viewers to rethink their role in shaping the Earth’s future, ultimately urging us to confront the consequences of our actions and take an active role in preserving the environment for future generations.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783969001257 |
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| ISBN-10: | 3969001250 |
| Author: | Barbara Boissevain |
| Publisher: | Kehrer Verlag |
| Imprint: | Kehrer Verlag |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 108 |
| Release Date: | 21 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 974g |
| Dimensions: | 304mm x 245mm |
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Barbara Boissevain
Barbara Boissevain is a contemporary visual artist and photographer whose work focuses on the impact of human activity on the environment. Nature’s ability to regenerate and reclaim human altered landscapes is a central theme in her work. Boissevain was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Silicon Valley. She studied painting at Parsons School of Design in New York before immersing herself in photography, earning a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from San Jose State University. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe and is in public and private collections, including the Google Corporate Art Collection, Sunnyvale, CA.
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