Story of Oak Print
Art: Story of Oak
Artist: Jennifer Rain Crosby
Collection: VTA 2021: Destruction of Land | Destruction of People
Art Description: The Nisenan lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years before settlers came to California. They cared for the oak groves whose acorns provided a substantial part of their diet. When gold was discovered, immigrant miners and settlers flooded the Nisenan territory, cutting down the trees for lumber, flumes, and for building towns.
The loss of the land and the oaks was devastating for the Nisenan. It is my hope that in the near future the Nisenan will regain Federal Recognition, revive their Culture and restore harmony with the land. Special note: The paint and ink in this painting was collected locally and prepared by the artist. The gold and purple-grey tones were made from oak galls. The orange tone was made from earth pigment from the ‘diggins’ in an egg tempera paint. The iridescent gold was made by adding powdered mica to the egg tempera.
Art: Story of Oak
Artist: Jennifer Rain Crosby
Collection: VTA 2021: Destruction of Land | Destruction of People
Art Description: The Nisenan lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years before settlers came to California. They cared for the oak groves whose acorns provided a substantial part of their diet. When gold was discovered, immigrant miners and settlers flooded the Nisenan territory, cutting down the trees for lumber, flumes, and for building towns.
The loss of the land and the oaks was devastating for the Nisenan. It is my hope that in the near future the Nisenan will regain Federal Recognition, revive their Culture and restore harmony with the land. Special note: The paint and ink in this painting was collected locally and prepared by the artist. The gold and purple-grey tones were made from oak galls. The orange tone was made from earth pigment from the ‘diggins’ in an egg tempera paint. The iridescent gold was made by adding powdered mica to the egg tempera.
Art: Story of Oak
Artist: Jennifer Rain Crosby
Collection: VTA 2021: Destruction of Land | Destruction of People
Art Description: The Nisenan lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years before settlers came to California. They cared for the oak groves whose acorns provided a substantial part of their diet. When gold was discovered, immigrant miners and settlers flooded the Nisenan territory, cutting down the trees for lumber, flumes, and for building towns.
The loss of the land and the oaks was devastating for the Nisenan. It is my hope that in the near future the Nisenan will regain Federal Recognition, revive their Culture and restore harmony with the land. Special note: The paint and ink in this painting was collected locally and prepared by the artist. The gold and purple-grey tones were made from oak galls. The orange tone was made from earth pigment from the ‘diggins’ in an egg tempera paint. The iridescent gold was made by adding powdered mica to the egg tempera.