Jonathan Sachs' "Somethin' 'bout an Old Farm Truck" Exhibit Opening Reception June 2, 2013

On Sunday, June 2, 2013, from 1 to 3 pm, at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, the opening reception for an exhibit of photography by Jonathan Sachs titled “Somethin’ ‘bout an Old Farm Truck” will be held.

 

Images are from the collection of Dave Jones’ old trucks in Sprague, Washington and aerial photos of the Palouse.

 

Jonathan Sacks is a professional photographer and graphic designer from Burlington, Massachusetts who works in a variety of styles and subjects, but leans toward landscapes. 

 

He has recently been doing aerial photography, particularly of farm lands.  He considers the Palouse the most intriguing landscape he has ever flown above and photographed.

 

During a trip to the Palouse in 2011, he ran across Dave Jones' collection of old trucks in Sprague, Washington.  He fell in love with the old trucks, which temporarily captured his attention, even from the magnificent Palouse.

 

He contacted Dave Jones and the two decided to work together on a book about the trucks.  The exhibit continues through June 30.

The truck project has morphed a book titled "Dave’s Old Truck Rescue” that was funded through Kickstarter. Copies of the book will be for sale and Jonathan and Dave will sign copies during the opening reception on Sunday, June 2 from 1 to 3 pm.  Photos of Dave’s old trucks as well as posters and magnets will be available for purchase.

 

Says Jones about his trucks,

"These old trucks, they fed a lot of people. These were agricultural trucks at one time, and hauled a lot of grain, hauled a lot of fertilizer, hauled a lot of hay, hauled a lot of cattle, just hard working old trucks. Just like the farmers who owned them."

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center at 419 N Highway 195 in Uniontown, Washington, in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence.

The three storey facility is fully handicap accessible and has no daily admission fee.  Open hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.