Above: Observational Findings, Found April 30 10:15:03am Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of Shinnecock Family Flock; open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime; Pigment Print on Cotton Rag. Size variable.
observational findings drawn in dirt
The photograph above of a drawing found in the dirt is one of more than forty made by an Anonymous member of Shinnecock Family Flock.
This photograph and drawing raise many timely issues, from what is art and who is an artist to the “nature” of the drawing's composition. And intelligence: circus sideshows often included Chickens who played tic tac toe.
Update September 24, 2020: “Newfound brain structure explains why some birds are so smart—and maybe even self-aware” concluded in two studies (released to the public, September 24, 2020.) “ In recent years, birds have been found to make tools, understand abstract concepts, and even recognize paintings by Monet and Picasso...”
“They typically peck at the ground in front of them first, then step on top of that spot and scratch the surface underneath. They don’t look at the ground while they’re scratching – they really couldn’t see it anyway because they scratch with their legs positioned under their bodies, rather than extending a leg out to scratch in front of them.
So why do chickens scratch the ground? Chickens scratch the ground to forage for food beneath the surface, for dust bath preparation, nest arrangement, and social interaction. Scratching also helps keep a chicken’s nails short.
Scratching behavior, seemingly so simple, actually plays a complex role in a chicken’s health and social life. It’s one of the fundamental behaviors that makes a chicken a chicken. A good understanding of your chickens’ scratching behavior can even help you to bond with them!” Chicken behaviour, The Featherbrain
April 2
Observational Findings, Found April 2 6:08:02 pm Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock
open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime. Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable
May 26
Observational Findings, Found May 26 04:42:34 pm Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock.
open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime
Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable
This drawing appears to be a portrait of Sandrow. She found a similar drawing but with four legs - instead of two depicted here - where a few minutes earlier a colleague on crutches had stood.
May 28
Observational Findings, Found May 28 12:35:33 pm Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime
Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable
May 28 12:35:11 pm
Observational Findings, Found May 28 12:35:33 pm Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime
Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable
May 28 03:28:51 pm
Observational Findings, Found May 28 03:28:51 pm Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock. open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime
Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable
May 28 05:58:32 pm
Observational Findings, Found May 28 03:28:51 pm Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock. open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime
Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable
May 29
Observational Findings, Found May 29 06:52:24 pm Drawn in Dirt. by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock; open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime
Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable
Nov 2
Observational Findings, Found Nov 2 01:37:03 pm Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime
Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable
Feb 27
Observational Findings, Found Nov 2 01:37:03 pm Drawn in Dirt by an Anonymous member of the Shinnecock Family Flock open air studio Shinnecock Hills spacetime Pigment Print on Cotton Rag size variable