Lyrical Natural Sciences, A Gorgeous Art Series That Visually Illustrates Songs With Images From Nature


“Blowing in the Wind” by Bob Dylan

For her 100 Day Project, designer Katrina McHugh of Flight Design has created “Lyrical Natural Sciences, a line of prints that visually illustrate songs using minimalist images of nature on earth and in space.

I am interested in how artists across all genres rely on references to nature to help explain complex human feelings or experiences. To explore this connection, I participated in the #100dayproject and spent well over a year creating 100 visual diagrams based on popular song lyrics that reference the natural world. The end result is this humble collection of odd and often illogical diagrams. I am pleased to present it here in book form as a personal reminder that there are secrets hidden in nature and that logic continues to evade the human heart.


“Glory Box” by Portishead

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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