Distant Harvest

Homestead children made many sacrifices. For some, moving to the prairie was an exciting adventure. However, many children soon realized that prairie life meant isolation. Future dreams of careers as teachers, doctors, etc., were kept in check by their ability to receive education and by the expectation for them to stay and work the family farm.

Generations of families have identified themselves with the land and even today, are deeply rooted in the land and history of the prairie landscape.

The Homestead Series is an historic body of work created during my artist residency at the Homestead National Historical Park in Beatrice, NE. The original artwork are part of the permanent collection of the National Historical Park but fine art prints are available for purchase.