Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy: A Collaboration with Nature by Andy Goldsworthy showcases the artist's extraordinary connection with the natural world. Known for his ephemeral and organic creations, Goldsworthy uses materials like leaves, stones, and ice to craft stunning sculptures that often last only moments before succumbing to the elements. This beautifully photographed book captures Goldsworthy’s fleeting works, which highlight nature’s cycles and the passage of time, urging readers to appreciate the beauty in impermanence and the art that exists within nature itself.
By Andy Goldsworthy
Published: 1990
"I enjoy the freedom of just using my hands and 'found' tools—a sharp stone, the quill of a feather, thorns. I take the opportunities each day offers: if it is snowing, I work with snow, at leaf-fall it will be with leaves; a blown-over tree becomes a source of twigs and branches."
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Using a seemingly endless range of natural materials, Goldsworthy creates sculpture in the open that manifests a sympathetic contact with the natural world. 120 full-color photographs.
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Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy is a renowned British sculptor and environmental artist known for his innovative use of natural materials and ephemeral art forms. His works often involve the use of stones, leaves, ice, and twigs, which he meticulously arranges in harmony with the landscape. Notable projects include 'Stone River' and 'Icicle Star,' showcased in various locations worldwide. Goldsworthy's artistic philosophy emphasizes the relationship between nature and art, often highlighting themes of change and impermanence. He has published several books documenting his work, including 'A Collaboration with Nature' and 'Time.' Through his art, Goldsworthy invites viewers to reflect on the beauty and transience of the natural world.
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- Authors
- Andy Goldsworthy
- Published
- October 1990
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- ISBN
- N/A
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 130
- Genres
- Visual ArtsArts and Culture
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View Collection“I enjoy the freedom of just using my hands and 'found' tools—a sharp stone, the quill of a feather, thorns. I take the opportunities each day offers: if it is snowing, I work with snow, at leaf-fall it will be with leaves; a blown-over tree becomes a source of twigs and branches.”
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