Brian R Williams
Chronospecies, 2024
Graphite and charcoal powder on toned paper
30.5 x 23 cm
12 x 9 in
12 x 9 in
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In evolutionary biology, a chronospecies is a species whose traits change over time but hasn't diverged into two or more species living contemporaneously. I chose the word to describe the...
In evolutionary biology, a chronospecies is a species whose traits change over time but hasn't diverged into two or more species living contemporaneously. I chose the word to describe the human species as timekeepers as well as to emphasise our awareness of our own mortality. The skull in the drawing is a symbol of our mortality, but it is also a reminder that we are merely evolved apes no matter how much time and modern-day life has separated us from our ancient origins.
