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Jeanne Germani
Guelph, Ontario

Tuckamore

For the past four years I have been photographing a small grove of Tuckamore trees along the coast of Newfoundland. Tuckamore trees are dwarfed and wind swept because of the cold wind and salt water spray. I am drawn to them because of their stubbornness and will to survive despite their harsh environment. They are twisted and fragile, but exude strength and beauty.

Getting up close to photograph them within the tightly woven grove I noticed that although they appeared worn, there is a playfulness in their stance. I had to bend and twist around branches and hang onto trunks for support. Immediately I felt a connection. I am at a place in my life where I have an awareness of age and the passage of time, and yet I finally feel ready to play. After looking through my photographs I felt inspired to create Tuckamore.

Tunnel book, wooden box with inkjet prints on Somerset Satin for imagery, on Kozuke for text and on Vellum for title page and colophon wrapper. 7 Layers. 4.6 x 7.25 x 1.3 inches. 2010. Edition of 30.

$165

To inquire about availability of this edition, please contact Laura at 23 Sandy Gallery. We would be happy to check with the artist to see if additional copies are available for purchase.