Untitled
2006
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2006
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a wire cage filled with tiny blue books and objects. Inside, a tree branch grows through the books, with a small birdhouse and a few scattered items like a teacup and a tiny figure. The cage is drawn with a light blue mesh, and the whole scene is outlined in red. The title, *Aviary-Library*, hints at mixing nature and knowledge—like a birdcage turned into a bookshelf. The artist used colored pencil to keep it simple but detailed. Want to see more? Check out Mark Dion.