10/25/19: 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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May 13, 2024 at 4:55 am
Oh my goodness! The leaves photos I look at and think “wow, that took a minute, but it sure is beautiful.” But the rocks! the snow and ice! That took SO LONG! And will hopefully last longer, but they really surprised me. How fun to be surprised mid-scroll. 🙂 I may have to look up the documentary the one post mentioned.
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May 13, 2024 at 8:30 am
I can’t get over how the use of graduated colored leaves makes the top assemblage look like the ground under the tree is glowing. So simple yet so effective.
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