The Rape of Mother Nature
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Title
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The Rape of Mother Nature
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Description
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Jones’ mural shows an image of Mother Nature being attacked by oil derricks, pollution, and industrialization. This piece was painted during an explosion of oil drilling expansion throughout Texas. Nature is essential to Jones’ artistic practice; nowadays he creates wood carvings with reclaimed lumber from trees that fall during storms.
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Creator
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Earl Jones
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Date Created
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1978
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Medium
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unknown
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Spatial Coverage
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1st floor, Hannah Hall, Texas Southern University
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Extent
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92 x 126 in.
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