12x48 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 time and stories long forgotten.

This particular Job of Yesteryear mixed media painting features an acoustic locator. During WWI, airplane warfare began to play a major role in the fighting and the defenses against aerial attacks were in their infancy. The acoustic locator (colloquially known as the “war tuba”) was a device used to listen for the loud engines of approaching planes in order to prepare for the impending assault from the sky. This predated radar, which proved to be a more effective means of aircraft detection during WWII.

The Acoustic Locator IV 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.