Online activity: Review and reflect on the art work of Andy Goldsworthy
Andy’s work demonstrates the meaning of the previously reviewed articles, on being connected with our environment, and not tries and makes it better. His choice to use natural materials found at the sites, doesn’t introduce new materials or wastes. The art is also not permanently put together, it can serve as a temporary piece of art, and then nature reclaims the materials used.
The shapes used are all naturally occurring, no sharp corners, or planned out pattern. The designs seem to flow seamlessly with the environment, only making a slight complement. With the attitude “that the earth doesn’t need me, but I need the earth” (youtube 2010), show the respect that Andy has for his surroundings. Making art from nothing is very motivating, because you’ll never know what kind of supplies there will be to work with, or where the piece of art should be located. It’s all based on the environment when you get there. The ideas are almost given to you by nature, or even as far as nature is waiting for you to put what it’s left behind back together, into something beautiful.
I like Andy’s concepts and way of interacting with nature, although reclaiming is a needed natural process, it would be nice if some of the pieces could last a bit longer, to admire.
Reference:
Youtube (2010) “Rivers and Tides” Retrieved February 3, 2010, From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TWBSMc47bw
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