TIME + TERRAIN
About this book
TIME + TERRAIN is a comprehensive art volume that showcases the work of native Carolinian artist Elizabeth Bradford. This first volume focuses on the intersection of landscape and the power of place, specifically within the rural Southeast. Bradford documents the traditional appearance of farmland and her family ancestral farm in north Mecklenburg County, blending representational imagery with the influences of Pop Art and the Pattern and Decoration movement.
The collection explores intricate formal patterns found in nature, ranging from intimate studies to large, enveloping compositions. Through vibrant paintings created during backpacking and kayaking expeditions, the author examines the wilderness and the changing rural landscape. This art book highlights Bradford's personal perception of color and her connection to abstract art traditions, providing a visual record of the natural world and its evolving terrain.