Till The Last Breath by Abigail Rubin

"Brook Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Golden Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Tiger Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Brook Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Brook Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Brook Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Golden Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Golden Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Golden Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Tiger Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Brook Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in, Cardboard 8 in x 5 in

"Tiger Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in, Cardboard 8 in x 5 in

"Golden Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in, Cardboard 8 in x 5 in

(Top) "Brook Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

(Middle) "Tiger Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

(Bottom) "Golden Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in

"Brook Trout", Watercolor on Watercolor Paper, 2 in x 5.5 in, Ziploc Bag 6.5 in x 5.88 in

Art as Work is pleased to present Till the Last Breath, an installation conceived by the Maryland artist Abigail Rubin.  

These works dive into the importance of trout in the ever-changing environment of Appalachia. Trout are essential indicators of clean water and correctly functioning ecosystems. They’ve survived and supported Appalachian life in ways that are often hidden in the Holler under the brush of the rivers and streams. Their resilience provides comfort to those who have inhabited the area for the past millions of years.  

Abigail currently lives and works in Westminster, Maryland.