Born on the Island
The Galveston We Remember
Texas A & M University Press
Will be published approx. on 30. September 2012
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-60344-796-6 (ISBN)
Description
In sixty-seven exquisite watercolors and drawings, nationally famous architect Eugene Aubry captures on paper the sensibilities, the memories, and the grace that evokes Galveston, especially for those who are BOI ("born on the island"). Commissioned by the Galveston Historical Foundation, these works of art are intended to enhance the visual record of the buildings and the unique local architectural style that so many have appreciated over the years.?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Galvestonians became more aware than ever of the treasure of the island's historical architecture and the vulnerability of this heritage to forces beyond human control. Aubry's art captures the almost palpable sense of past glories these buildings bring to mind. Aubry-himself BOI-has fashioned these pieces in a way that resonates with those who love the island's ethos.
With a fine eye to the artist's intent and a mastery of detail, architectural historian Stephen Fox expertly and eloquently introduces the work as a whole and, in discursive captions that accompany each image, informs the reader's appreciation of Aubry's art.
So much more than a tribute, Born on the Island: The Galveston We Remember stands as a loving homage to Galveston-one that will call its readers home to the island, even if they have never ventured there before.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Galvestonians became more aware than ever of the treasure of the island's historical architecture and the vulnerability of this heritage to forces beyond human control. Aubry's art captures the almost palpable sense of past glories these buildings bring to mind. Aubry-himself BOI-has fashioned these pieces in a way that resonates with those who love the island's ethos.
With a fine eye to the artist's intent and a mastery of detail, architectural historian Stephen Fox expertly and eloquently introduces the work as a whole and, in discursive captions that accompany each image, informs the reader's appreciation of Aubry's art.
So much more than a tribute, Born on the Island: The Galveston We Remember stands as a loving homage to Galveston-one that will call its readers home to the island, even if they have never ventured there before.
Reviews / Votes
"I find the drawings to be deeply appealing and evocative of the place and its architectural history. . . Fox shows how Aubry's drawings take us back to the earlier period-while yet maintaining the historical sense of change, the human ways of conversion of the old buildings to new purposes and needs and the natural decay, both the slow and steady erosion enacted by continuous moisture and salt air and the sudden ruination delivered by hurricanes like Carla and Ike."--Jimmie Killingsworth, author, Going Back to Galveston|"... addresses the history of the architect as a 'Born on the Island' artist, the unique history of Galveston, and the background to the preservation of its extraordinary collection of Victorian architecture ... Fox and Aubry are each masters at what they do, and this book is a most fortunate collaboration...."--David G. Woodcock, professor emeritus of architecture and director emeritus of the Center for Heritage Conservation at Texas A&M University
|"... addresses the history of the architect as a 'Born on the Island' artist, the unique history of Galveston, and the background to the preservation of its extraordinary collection of Victorian architecture ... Fox and Aubry are each masters at what they do, and this book is a most fortunate collaboration...."--David G. Woodcock, professor emeritus of architecture and director emeritus of the Center for Heritage Conservation at Texas A&M University
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Language
English
Place of publication
College Station
United States
Illustrations
46 watercolors. 21 line art. Index.
Dimensions
Height: 309 mm
Width: 269 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1300 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60344-796-6 (9781603447966)
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After growing up in Galveston, EUGENE AUBRY studied architecture at the University of Houston. Beginning his career in Houston, Aubry designed many of the city's greatest buildings as a partner in Morris Aubry Architects and is especially known for designing the Wortham Theater Center. Since 1986, he has lived on Anna Maria Island, near Bradenton, Florida. STEPHEN FOX, a Fellow of the Anchorage Foundation of Texas, is the author of The Country Houses of John F. Staub (Texas A&M University Press, 2007), and several other books on historic Texas architecture. He teaches in the School of Architecture at Rice University.