The image "After Eero Saarinen’s Milwaukee County War Memorial Museum" was made in response to the Global War on Terrorism. The structure in the drawing is overpowered by nature, specifically the"Bougainvillea glabra, Trinitarias or Paper flowers" a ubiquitous plant in the landscape of Puerto Rico. The museum was created to commemorate Veteran's Day. Thousands of Puerto Rican military personnel have lost their lives serving in the US military in wars where the goal and the outcomes remain unclear.
Viewing Program 20/21 is a new initiative that builds upon the The Drawing Center’s longstanding support of contemporary artists. As part of the program, sixty artists from around the globe are participating in virtual studio visits with The Drawing Center’s Artist in Residence, Lisa Sigal. Read excerpts from participating artists ongoing dialogues about contemporary drawing practices with our curatorial team below.
July 20, 2021