"The Science of Art - Periodic Table Travel" by Daniel Cohen reimagines the formal structure of the periodic table of elements with "Travel" as its focus element. Set against a crisp white background in a sleek black frame, the artwork presents "Tr" as element 92, complete with atomic weight (162.140), atomic number (100.20), and an actual U.S. passport embedded as a physical specimen. The composition maintains scientific precision in its layout, while playfully incorporating travel-related "facts" and information that mimic the systematic presentation of chemical elements, creating a clever visual dialogue between scientific categorization and human experience.

About The Science of Art - Periodic Table Travel by Daniel Cohen

Created in 2022, this mixed media artwork combines acrylic, digital screen print, and glass with the incorporation of a real passport, all contained within a 19.7" × 19.7" × 2" frame. Cohen's piece continues his exploration of scientific formatting as artistic expression, transforming the familiar periodic table-a symbol of objective classification and order-into a witty commentary on travel and its cultural significance. The work exemplifies Cohen's artistic philosophy of serving as "both a mirror and a magnifying glass," using humor and familiar visual language to examine the intersection of materialism, status, and authenticity in contemporary society. When displayed, this piece creates an immediate point of connection through its recognizable scientific format before revealing its conceptual playfulness, inviting viewers to consider how we catalog and assign value to experiences like travel. The technical precision and conceptual depth of Cohen's work have attracted an impressive list of collectors, from major corporations like Delta Airlines to celebrities including Woody Harrelson and Wiz Khalifa.