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BASEBALL WABI SABI: MCGLYNN AND MILWAUKEE
BASEBALL WABI SABI: MCGLYNN, MILWAUKEE AND CRACKER JACK is a 10x8 limited edition, signed print made reproducing my collage of a damaged baseball card and a flattened period Crackerjacks box. Wabi-sabi is rubber-stamped next to the card.
One of eight kids, McGlynn was born on May 26, 1872 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ulysses Simpson Grant McGlynn, called Stoney, set National League records for work: innings pitched, batters faced, and complete games. He did this for more than 30 years in the majors. His durability earned him the nick “Iron Man of Baseball.”
Cracker Jack cards were introduced in 1914. and quickly became a popular collectible. The cards were included in boxes of the popular snack and featured players from both Major League and the Federal League. And, on top of that, the box also had a small prize.
My ongoing wabi-sabi project uses ephemera in less than perfect condition. I leave all original damages, including rips and bends, because wabi-sabi embraces and celebrates the rough wear and tear, and impermanence, of life.
More of my wabi-sabis and other work can be seen here on my Artspan peterjketchum.com.
BASEBALL WABI SABI: MCGLYNN, MILWAUKEE AND CRACKER JACK is a 10x8 limited edition, signed print made reproducing my collage of a damaged baseball card and a flattened period Crackerjacks box. Wabi-sabi is rubber-stamped next to the card.
One of eight kids, McGlynn was born on May 26, 1872 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ulysses Simpson Grant McGlynn, called Stoney, set National League records for work: innings pitched, batters faced, and complete games. He did this for more than 30 years in the majors. His durability earned him the nick “Iron Man of Baseball.”
Cracker Jack cards were introduced in 1914. and quickly became a popular collectible. The cards were included in boxes of the popular snack and featured players from both Major League and the Federal League. And, on top of that, the box also had a small prize.
My ongoing wabi-sabi project uses ephemera in less than perfect condition. I leave all original damages, including rips and bends, because wabi-sabi embraces and celebrates the rough wear and tear, and impermanence, of life.
More of my wabi-sabis and other work can be seen here on my Artspan peterjketchum.com.