Dorothea Rockburne's 1970 Study for Scalar E uses nails, crude oil, chipboard and paper

Dorothea Rockburne created Study for Scalar E in 1970, a work employing nails, crude oil, chipboard and paper. The chipboard component measures 30 by 20 inches, while the paper element is 16 3/4 by 13 inches. Miguel Abreu Gallery represents the artist. This information was published on August 13, 2013, by artcritical. The artwork demonstrates Rockburne's material experimentation during this period. Her use of industrial and organic substances reflects conceptual art practices of the era. The piece remains part of her exploration of mathematical and scientific principles through art.