The Environment

There is an inescapable focus on the environment in Moore’s work. He often concentrates particularly on our interaction with the environment.

Watt’s Triumph, pictured on the opposite page, is a work that is grounded in Moore’s interest in technology and the environment.

Moore said, “This work springs from a joy in the spirit of innovation and technological ambition, tempered by a sense of dread arising from the emerging knowledge of the possible consequences.”

What is the effect of the glass medium in discussing these issues?:

How do you think using characters and images such as those in Moore’s works spark conversation about the environment? Include aspects of Moore’s work that have led you to this conclusion: