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Boissevain, Barbara

 
9783969001257: Salt of the Earth: A Visual Odyssey of a Transforming Landscape
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ISBN 10 : 3969001250 ISBN 13 : 9783969001257
Editeur : Kehrer Verlag, 2023

Synopsis

The surreal nature of transforming landscapes in silicon valley.

Salt of the Earth is a striking monograph, which skillfully captures humanity's impact on the environment. From ground-level perspectives to aerial shots, Barbara Boissevain's unique compositions of industrial salt ponds, accentuate the surreal qualities of landscapes altered by human activity. The artist's intention extends beyond crafting captivating visuals; her work seeks to raise awareness of pressing environmental concerns and inspire engagement in conservation- related activism. Boissevain's photographs of otherworldly landscapes compel us to reflect on the delicate balance between creation and devastation. Her powerful imagery challenges viewers to reassess their role in shaping Earth's future, ultimately urging us to confront the consequences of our actions and actively participate in preserving the environment for generations to come.

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À propos de l'auteur

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.

<br /><br />As a full-time visual artist, Laura Noble (b. 1974) an artist, writer and curator
developed a social dialogical practice, dialogue and communication
through making, writing, exhibiting and collaboration with other
artists.

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The surreal nature of transforming landscapes in silicon valley.

Salt of the Earth is a striking monograph, which skillfully captures humanity's impact on the environment. From ground-level perspectives to aerial shots, Barbara Boissevain's unique compositions of industrial salt ponds, accentuate the surreal qualities of landscapes altered by human activity. The artist's intention extends beyond crafting captivating visuals; her work seeks to raise awareness of pressing environmental concerns and inspire engagement in conservation- related activism. Boissevain's photographs of otherworldly landscapes compel us to reflect on the delicate balance between creation and devastation. Her powerful imagery challenges viewers to reassess their role in shaping Earth's future, ultimately urging us to confront the consequences of our actions and actively participate in preserving the environment for generations to come.

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Éditeur
Kehrer Verlag
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3969001250
ISBN 13 
9783969001257
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
108
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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