Untitled
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a tree with branches labeled with different science topics. The trunk reads "The Representation of Nature," and the branches split into things like "Biodiversity," "Wildlife Conservation," and "The Meaning of Animals." Small details like an owl perched on one branch and words like "Trash, Poison and Pollution" or "Bioethics" are scattered throughout. The artist used colored pencil and felt-tip pen to sketch this like a hand-drawn map. It looks like a way to organize how people study nature over time. Look up Mark Dion next to see how he blends art and science.
