Mary Miss expressed her goal for Greenwood Pond, stating, "I really wanted people in Iowa, where repeated floods have been so damaging over the years, to see a wetland up close and to begin to understand how it functions." This reflects her intent to educate the public about environmental systems through art.
Miss described the project as 'a demonstration wetland' that emerges from years of collaboration with the Art Center, scientists, and community groups, emphasizing that such collaboration is crucial to addressing complex issues like climate change.
A federal judge noted the predicament created by the lawsuits, stating, 'neither side is entitled to what it wants,' which illustrates the contentious relationship between the artist's vision and the institution’s ability to maintain the installation.
The Des Moines Art Center, citing repair costs of $2.6 million, has opted for demolition despite the artistic and educational intentions of Greenwood Pond, highlighting the challenges of maintaining art in public spaces.
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