A Fallen Lighthouse is more dangerous
than a reef-Navjot Sidhu
New Canal Lighthouse, LA
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11x17 inch print.
With so much talk about the gender wage gap today, it's hard to imagine that back in the 1800's there wasn't a wage gap for women Lighthouse keepers.
In fact, at one time Ida Lewis was the highest paid lighthouse keeper. She even became the first woman to receive a gold Congressional Medal for lifesaving. Despite this, Lewis received the criticism that it was unladylike for women to row boats. Lewis replied, "None-but a donkey would consider it 'unfeminine' to save lives."
With five female keepers, New Canal may hold record for the most female light keepers. Elizabeth Beale 1847-49, Jane Discoll 1850-53, Mary Campbell 1869-93, Caroline Riddle 1893-1924. Margaret Norvell 1924-1932 and Norvell at Port Pontchartrain Lighthouse served nearly 41 years.
Pensacola Lighthouse, FL
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11x17 inch print. The lighthouse art “Our Better Angels,” of Pensacola Lighthouse alludes to the dazzling Blue Angels in flight near the lighthouse
The Blue Angels certainly lived out their motto “Ambassadors of Goodwill” during 2020. Their “American Strong” salute honored healthcare workers, first responders, essential personnel, etc. They flew over hard hit states like Arkansas, California Florida, New York, Tennessee and more.
During air show season, the team is station at Fort Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Their mission is bring aviation to men, women and children across America. For 74 years they have mesmerized over more than 450 million spectators.
Lightship 95, London, UK
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With Turner as my inspiration, I threw a hue of colors on the paper. When I finished, I delighted when the lighthouse emerged.
St. Simons Lighthouse, GA
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James Gould could not get enough of St. Simons Lighthouse. He was the builder and first keeper. After being awarded a contract to build the in 1807, he was appointed as the first light keeper at St. Simons. In 1830 he was paid $17000 to build a keeper’s dwelling. He served as light keeper for 27 years.
Amelia Island Lighthouse, FL
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In the painting, the lighthouse is camouflaged which contradicts the true purpose of a lighthouse. The lighthouse stood as a if it were a closely guarded secret because there were no directional signs for getting there.
Hillsboro Lighthouse, FL
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The lighthouse art “A Purpose in Paradise,” dispels the peaceful notion of beacons, like Hillsboro Lighthouse. Swaying palms trees and calming azure water, belay it’s noble purpose. The lighthouse was built after four centuries of wrecks on area reefs. It has a black and white day mark. The top of the lighthouse is painted black to make it visible above the trees. The bottom white half contrasts against the trees.
Tybee Island, GA
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11x17 inch print. The lighthouse art “Synergy” of Tybee Island Lighthouse contrasts a small white picket fence in the foreground against the towering lighthouse.
Thinking about the ocean, palm trees and picket fence I decided to capture the energy of the lighthouse that was constructed four times.
Tybee Island is Georgia’s tallest and oldest lighthouse. Built in 1867, the present-day lighthouse is the fourth lighthouse constructed.
Cape St. George Lighthouse, FL
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11x17 inch print. Countless widows served briefly as light keepers without recognition and perhaps compensation.
Women served heroically alongside their husbands and others served immediately after the deaths of their husbands. Some declined an appointment as light keeper after the death of their spouses.
Ann Taylor whose husband, William Taylor, died requested to be relieved as light keeper of Cape St. George in a letter dated July 27, 1850.
Anne’s spouse was the official light keeper July 11, 1849-November 1850.
Blackhead Lighthouse, Northern Ireland
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11x17 Print
Hope in the Night. Hailed as one of the great lighthouses in Ireland, Blackhead Lighthouse is perched high on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Warning of perils ahead and nearby, Blackhead Lighthouse faithfully stands guard. While the lighthouse has saved countless lives, it stood watch as the Titanic tragically passed by on its final journey.
“Hope in the Night” captures the lighthouse at night. Collect my only lighthouse art of an active lighthouse at night.
Staten Island Lighthouse, Staten Island, New York
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11x17 print. The beautiful, pyramidal 1912 lighthouse lived up to my expectations. The statuesque brick lighthouse stood solemnly upon cascading stairs like an Amazon temple. The plush green foliage surrounding it seemed to bow in submission.
Although the base of the lighthouse states it was built in 1909, the Staten Island Lighthouse in New York was not finished until several years later. It had no lantern or staircase in 1909. The light was put into operation on April 15, 1912 but there was no grading, sidewalks or lightning rod. The additional work was completed in 1915.
Shattering the Lens
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11x17 inch print. When I painted St. Augustine Lighthouse for the fourth time, I found new inspiration: female light keepers.
Wives and daughters filled in when the light keeper was absent or died. When Joseph Andreu fell 60 feet to his death whitewashing the St. Augustine Lighthouse, his wife Maria Andreu replaced him as the light keeper. She served 1859-1862. She was the first US Coastguard female employee. She was the first Hispanic-American woman to command a federal shore installation. Kate Harn served as Second Assistant Lightkeeper, 1889-1890.
Cape San Blas Lighthouse, FL
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11x17 inch print. Completed in April 1848, Cape San Blas Lighthouse collapsed during a gale on August 23, 1851. A new tower was lit in 1855. After being rebuilt several times due to hurricanes and foul weather, the current Cape San Blas Lighthouse stands in an idyllic setting overlooking St. Joseph Bay in Port St. Joe.
