Michael Dinges, inspired by the scrimshaw tradition, inscribes pithy commentary and figured imagery on pure white surfaces. Dead laptops, PVC, plastic buckets, and lawn chairs take on new meaning through his social commentary and satirical critique. In this lecture, Dinges discusses the impact of Cornell's assemblages on his own work. This podcast is brought to you by the Ancient Art Podcast. Explore more at ancientartpodcast.org.