Create a desktop monument.| Lee Boroson | The Art Assignment

The video introduces artist Lee Borison, known for his large-scale sculptural environments that emulate natural phenomena. It explores his use of inflatables to represent nature and discusses the challenges of capturing the essence of natural experiences in art. An assignment is introduced, encouraging viewers to create a desktop monument based on images of natural settings. The video also delves into the concept of human influence on nature, referencing Frederick Law Olmsted's work. It concludes by encouraging creativity in art to capture the feeling of nature rather than its literal appearance.

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