Mark Dion was
born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1961. He is an artist who creates
installations through scientific methods of collecting and organizing objects. Dion
focuses on knowledge about nature, and questions science’s role in society
today. He has given himself the title, “Artist and amateur naturalist.”
Through
attending Mark Dion’s lecture, I learned that his projects focus on nature and
science. However they vary from mobile clubs to green houses. His intent is to
showcase nature, preservation, death, and decay. I appreciate that he makes it
his goal to engage all of the senses in his pieces, (this was made most evident
in the Seattle Nurse Log.)
Site Used: http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/mark-dion
"Neukom Vivarium." 2006, Installation.
http://blog.art21.org/2008/05/22/mark-dion-“neukom-vivarium”/
"Library for the Birds of Antwerp." 1993, Installation, 18 African Finches, Tree, Ceramic Tiles, Books, Photographs, Bird Cages, and Assorted Objects.
http://www.tanyabonakdargallery.com/artist.php?art_name=Mark%20Dion
"Urban Wildlife Observation Unit." 2002, Multimedia Installation Unit.
http://www.tanyabonakdargallery.com/artist.php?art_name=Mark%20Dion
"Alexander-Wilson-Studio." 1999, Wooden Structure, Mixed Media.
http://www.cmoa.org/international/html/art/dion.htm
"The Museum of Poison, (Biocide Hall)." 2002, Wood and Glass Display Cabinets, Wooden Pedestals, Pesticide, and Assorted Objects.
http://www.tanyabonakdargallery.com/artist.php?art_name=Mark%20Dion
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