Salt of the Earth: A Visual Odyssey of a Transforming Landscape - Hardcover

Salt of the Earth: A Visual Odyssey of a Transforming Landscape - Hardcover

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Salt of the Earth: A Visual Odyssey of a Transforming Landscape - Hardcover
  • Salt of the Earth: A Visual Odyssey of a Transforming Landscape - Hardcover
Salt of the Earth: A Visual Odyssey of a Transforming Landscape - Hardcover

Salt of the Earth: A Visual Odyssey of a Transforming Landscape - Hardcover

$60.48
$60.48

by Barbara Boissevain (Photographer), John Hart (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Michael Honegger (Text by (Art/Photo Books))

The San Francisco Bay's salt ponds: A poweful photo story of nature's ability to regenerate and renew

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.

Author Biography

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.

Number of Pages: 108
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.6 x 11.9 IN
Publication Date: April 02, 2024

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