ephemeral: andy goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy is a British sculptor who makes site-specific installations using natural and found objects to create temporary (and sometimes permanent) sculptures.
Through the careful selection and arrangement of items readily found in nature, Goldsworthy creates installations in the natural environment that last from only a few moments to several years. The tools of his trade are his own two hands; his media are stones, sticks, leaves, sand, feathers, snow, ice, or whatever the natural environment offers him. Fixing his fragile compositions in place are thorns, water, ice, and gravity itself. His results are amazing. from University of Michegan Museum of Art
There is a flickr group dedicated to his work and to others work who have been inspired by him.
Andy Goldsworthy, Woven bamboo, windy…, Before the Mirror 1987
Andy Goldsworthy, Sheepfold MI87, Tilberthwaite Glen, Cumbria, Photographer: Dave Mulligan Picture by nvmdigital.com
was at Yorkshire Sculpture park 31 March 2007 - 6 January 2008 - Cow dung on window
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May 9th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I first learnt about him at university and I am a big fan of his work. Its always so amazing what he does to make things look natural and balanced.
May 10th, 2008 at 7:29 am
he is one of my all time favorites and rivers and tides is a staple at our classes. each year we show it to all the ages of children.
they instantly “get it”.
nice to see him here kath.
May 10th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
a fav of mine for so long….
May 21st, 2008 at 10:32 am
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