{"product_id":"1051","title":"The Weir","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic on cradleboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18x24 in (46x61 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJust outside of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, there is a stunning spit of land that is a painter’s dream. It also contains a weir—an ingeniously constructed fishing trap. Parrsboro is home to some of the world’s most dramatic tidal plains, and the weir takes advantage of these extreme shifts. Consisting of towering 30-foot poles with netting strung between them, it allows the rising tide to submerge the structure and ensnare fish. When the tide recedes, fishermen arrive in their pickup trucks to gather their catch—a simple yet remarkably effective method.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe weir itself is an intriguing fusion of nature’s rhythm and human ingenuity. Its design has likely been used for generations, embodying a sustainable approach to fishing. The visual contrast between its stark wooden poles and the dynamic tides makes it a captivating subject for art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koyman Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106774958234,"sku":"1051","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/3497\/files\/TheWeir-cgi-1000w.jpg?v=1770654217","url":"https:\/\/leckett.com\/products\/1051","provider":"Peter Leckett Art and Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}