Immigrant Family

48 inches x 55 inches

Around the turn of the 20th century, immigrants were said to believe that the streets of America were paved with gold. They were often disappointed. The artist foraged around junk yards to find the right shades of rust for the family members in this poignant work, and once he stopped along a highway to pick up a beautifully rusted 5 gallon can.

Another use of rust in a metal construction.