Artist Andy Goldsworthy rearranges natural elements like dying leaves, rocks, twigs, and ice crystals to create amazing illusions that pay homage to the natural world. Circles, spirals, arches, and other shapes found in nature are all enhanced by the artist’s assemblages which he constructs, photographs, and leaves for nature to slowly reclaim.
Periodically, we come across a bit of assemblage or sculpture on the beach in Fire Island, and it always makes our day. It must be such a pleasure to come upon one of Goldsworthy’s meticulous temporary art installations. They must be incredibly time consuming, but having grown up working on his father’s farm, Goldsworthy is no stranger to hard work.
“A lot of my earth art is like picking potatoes. You have to get into the rhythm of it.”
– Andy Goldsworthy
2024 note: When this was first posted, Andy Goldsworthy didn’t have a website or social media, so the embeds below are from other people’s posting of his work. While he still doesn’t appear to have any social media accounts, you can at least now follow him on his website.
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October 25, 2019 at 6:10 am
Like I have said before…You never know where art will take.you.
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October 25, 2019 at 6:22 am
That is the absolute truth! Happy Friday Beverly!
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October 25, 2019 at 8:14 am
Donna has opened my eyes to what is art. I am an old senior citizen and if you wanted to see art you went to an ‘art museum’ to look at it. This is a prime example. Some of them are just outstanding. Thanks for starting my morning with a smile. Hal
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October 25, 2019 at 9:06 am
Thank you, Hal. I really appreciate your kindness.
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October 25, 2019 at 4:08 pm
I love everything about his work. Any time I stumble across or am sent an image of one of his pieces, it lifts my spirits.
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October 25, 2019 at 9:20 pm
I keep imagining how magical it would be to come upon his work in nature.
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October 25, 2019 at 9:27 pm
I wonder if that’s how the legends about fairies started.
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October 26, 2019 at 9:31 am
What a cool idea. That would be a great jumping off point for a children’s book!
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October 26, 2019 at 6:53 am
I love his work – magical is the perfect description. My younger son and daughter were learning about Andrew Goldsworthy at the same time at different schools. He was in elementary school and she was in high school. We were all so enchanted with his worth that we purchased the documentary Rivers and Tides. I still own it but also found it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WP2AfqyOsI
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October 26, 2019 at 9:33 am
Oh, boy! I’m watching ghat tomorrow for sure. Thank you!
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