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Mel Chin Art:21

“Revival Field” 1990-Present

pragmatism n. A way of approaching situations or solving problems that emphasizes

practical applications and consequences.
Chapel Hill
Drought-Tolerant
Garden
 Living Sculpture
 Drought-Tolerant

Wildlife Habitat
Phase One:
Plant Research
(and location scouting)

Phase Two:

Design Development

Phase Three
Breaking Ground
(planting the garden)
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 The Elements
Line Shape

Form Space

Color Texture
 The Elements
Line
 The Elements
Shape
 The Elements
Shape
 The Elements
Shape
 The Elements
Shape
 The Elements
Form
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 The Elements
Form
 The Elements
Form
 The Elements
Space
 The Elements
Space
 The Elements
Color
 The Elements
Color
 The Elements
Texture
 The Elements
Line Shape

Form Space

Color Texture
 Balance

The Principles
 Balance

The Principles
 Contrast
&
Emphasis

The Principles
 Contrast
&
Emphasis

The Principles
 Movement

The Principles
 Rhythm
&
Unity

The Principles
Mien Ruys 1904-1999

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Dutch, cutting-edge and modern during her time, used architectural elements.
Self-described philosophy: “a wild planting in a strong design”.
Mien Ruys
Mien Ruys
Lari Pittman Art:21

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The artist’s garden. “This expedition, beloved and despised

continues regardless.” 1989, Lari Pittman
Phase One:
Plant Research
Read your handout.
Complete the handout.

Find four or more plants, one

that has visual interest for each

season of the year.
Know:

Annuals vs. Perennials

“Z” & “H”


Drought tolerance of your plants.

Habitat qualities of your plants.
Online Resources:
American Horticulture Society
(check out the Heat Zone finder)

High Country Gardens Catalog Site

(“Xeriscaping” and Advanced Plant Search)

Partial List of Drough Plants