Question

A contemporary artist decides to create a portrait of herself using bird seed, which she places in the forest. What aesthetic or artistic reason might she have for using this non-archival material?
(1 point)
Responses

The artist wants to know what type of bird seed the local birds will eat.
The artist wants to know what type of bird seed the local birds will eat.

Her portrait will last for many years in a natural environment.
Her portrait will last for many years in a natural environment.

She will document the deterioration of her portrait over time with photographic images for display.
She will document the deterioration of her portrait over time with photographic images for display.

She wants to see what kind of birds will be attracted to the portrait.
She wants to see what kind of birds will be attracted to the portrait.

Answer 1

She will document the deterioration of her portrait over time with photographic images for display.

(Using perishable materials emphasizes ephemerality and process; the changing/decaying work is part of the artwork and is recorded.)