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 a time and stories long forgotten.

This particular Job of Yesteryear mixed media painting features a camp cook. Camp cooks have always been a vital part of any operation, as they’re tasked with supplying nutritional sustenance for the workers. Their cooking methods are often simple and when the food is ready, some camp cooks would employ a large horn to call in the hungry workers. Radio technology has changed this aspect of their job.

The Camp Cook 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.