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Millenium Seed Bank research Seedlings and Lochner-Stuppy Test Garden No. 1

Dornith Doherty’s work explores the intersection of science, art, and conservation, focusing on preserving plant biodiversity. Using digital collages, she reimagines X-ray scans of seeds and seedlings from the Millennium Seed Bank, highlighting their intricate structures and life potential. These compositions blend scientific documentation with artistic vision, emphasizing the fragility and resilience of plant life. Doherty’s images invite reflection on seed banks' role in safeguarding ecological diversity and the urgency of environmental preservation. Her art serves as both a record and a call to action, celebrating the beauty of seeds while urging responsibility for protecting the natural world.

ArtistDornith Doherty(b. 1957)
Date2011
MediumChromogenic lenticular photograph
Dimensions78 x 36 1/2 in.
Credit LineCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas
ClassificationPhotograph
On ViewYes
Millenium Seed Bank …78 × 36.5 in.Standard/Movie Poster40 × 27 in.

This artwork's face covers about 2.6× the area of a standard movie poster.Drawn to the same scale.