Tree Drawings

From the Horticultural Society of New York:

Tim Knowles is an internationally exhibited British artist working in all media. The three projects on view investigate elements of chance and randomness in nature. In his series of  
Tree Drawings, Knowles engages the tree as an active participant in the creative process.
By attaching drawing instruments to low-hanging tree branches, the artist records a tree’s natural motions in the wind, as well as its moments of stillness. Each drawing acts as a signature, revealing the unique qualities and characteristics of the tree.

 

 

Tim Knowles: for the Baron

April 27 – June 24, 2011

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, April 27th, from 6:00 to 8:30pm

Curated by Chris Murtha

The Horticultural Society of New York Gallery
148 West 37th Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10018 (between 7th Ave & Broadway)

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-Henry Van Dyke

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Photo by Jason Mandella

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