Discarded Ancestors: At the Intersection of Art and Ancestry

By Elizabeth Leader

Discover the poignant beauty of discarded memories in Elizabeth Leader's mixed-media collages. Through found photographs and urban artifacts, Discarded Ancestors captures the essence of America's industrial decline and the immigrant families who shaped the Rust Belt.

Explore the layers of history and artistry as Leader transforms forgotten relics into powerful visual stories. This collection honors the lives and legacies of those who came together, lived, and disappeared, leaving behind traces of a vibrant past. A tribute to our shared heritage, Discarded Ancestors reveals the hidden treasures within lost neighborhoods. Perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and anyone seeking connection to the past.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1942483740
• ISBN13: 9781942483748
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: New Idea Press
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.8" x 8.9"