View of Kennicott before Stabilization
“Window Views” original painting in pointillism by Gail Niebrugge, original sold, limited edition prints sold out, a few Artist Proofs are available.
This painting shows a good overview of the condition of the Kennicott mine buildings before any stabilization efforts began. The bridge was still passable, albeit somewhat spooky, the small building without a roof on the lower left is totally gone now. Today the rotten roofs are repaired and made weather tight, foundations are rebuilt, the entire top on the large mill building at the top right is rebuilt, the bridge washed out during the fall of 2006 and will undergo major repair, and many other improvements too numerous to mention have been accomplished. Overall the landscape has not changed much except the willow and alder bushes around the buildings are larger. I am very proud of all the work that is being done to stabilize and preserve this historic place, and proud to be a part of documenting the contemporary history through my drawings, paintings, journals and photos.
More tomorrow,
Gail Niebrugge, Art about Alaska
