In conjunction with the exhibition Hilma af Klint: What Stands Behind the Flowers, our July Drop-in Drawing sessions will be held in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. These drop-in sessions will feature self-guided nature-journaling prompts written by botanist Lena Struwe and inspired by Hilma af Klint’s practice of sustained attention to nature.
Nature journaling is an easy way to get inspired by the natural discovery of small and large experiences wherever you are. Using your eyes, ears, and other senses and making sketches and written notes to create a journal page, you will learn how to see more everywhere, ask questions about it, and connect your observations to your memories and previous knowledge. Anyone can nature journal.
Explore nature in this relaxed drop-in session for all ages. Materials and seating are provided. Participation is open to all, with no experience, ability, or reservations required. In addition to self-guided prompts, this session will feature short, artist-led demos/lessons throughout the evening. Drawing prompts will be available in English and Spanish. In the event of rain or high temperatures Drop-in Drawing will be held in Gallery 400.
Drop-in Drawing is part of UNIQLO Friday Nights, when MoMA is open late every Friday night, and admission is free for all New York State residents.
Dr. Lena Struwe is director of the Chrysler Herbarium and a professor at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, where she teaches evolution, botany, biodiversity, and nature journaling. She has over 35 years of broad scientific research, community engagement, and teaching experience.
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