6x24 inches
acrylic, watercolor paper, kraft paper on stained maple panel
$495

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 an apothecarist. With their profession harking back to ancient Babylon in 2600 BC, apothecarists are the professionals tasked with formulating and dispensing medicine. Their methods and materials have varied widely, historically utilizing local ingredients to make their concoctions. One tool that has greatly aided their efforts is the digital scale, which is most assuredly on the counter of the most modern pharmacies and apothecaries.

The Apothecarist III was created with acrylic paint. 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.