Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink

Abstract

American. Sculpture (visual work). 20th century. Mary Dritschel. "Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink." Double sheets of fiberglass screen with cutout stenciled water words in 20 languages. Lower panel has synonyms and quotes about mannulls abuse of the environment. Two views, full and detail, photographed as exhibited at the "Light Weight Works" group exhibition, the Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mt. Vernon, Illinois.