Ralph Bourque was raised in a small farming community near Avery Island. The primary subject of his work stems from his appreciation of nature and devotion to gardening and animal husbandry. In addition to presenting a hyperrealistic representation of the natural world, Bourque’s work also explores the connection between nature, time and loss.
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