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Andy Goldsworthy: A Collaboration with Nature
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.
Hardcover, 120 pages
Published
September 1st 1990
by Harry N. Abrams
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genius. beauty. vision. composition. patience. space. color. leaf. stick. stone. life.
"Scottish artist Andy Goldsworthy uses a seemingly infinite array of purely natural materials, from snow and ice to leaves, stone, and twigs in the creation of his one-of-a-kind sculptures. All of his materials return to nature leaving behind only the photos in this book."
A stunning portfolio of art from natural materials. It makes one want to rush out to see what possible creations can be constructed in one's own yard. In my case however, my dogs would surely eat whatever I touched and my creat...more
A stunning portfolio of art from natural materials. It makes one want to rush out to see what possible creations can be constructed in one's own yard. In my case however, my dogs would surely eat whatever I touched and my creat...more
Goldsworthy creates quirky art from natural objects with infinite patience and originality. I've never seen an artist do the stuff he does. He makes ice spirals that defy gravity; tracks of leaves through the forest,pinned to earth with pine needles, and choosing sizes and colors that blow the view away. Most of his art is temporary, to be washed away by the tide; melted by the midday sun; or washed away by a rising stream. Yet there is something almost holy about the work. You gotta love it if...more
Goldsworthy is a sculptor, photographer and environmentalist living in Scotland who produces site-specific sculpture and land art situated in natural and urban settings. His art involves the use of natural and found objects, to create both temporary and permanent sculptures which draw out the character of their environment. They are particularly wondrous and beautiful.
There is a wonderful DVD about him: Andy Goldsworthy, River & Tides.
There is a wonderful DVD about him: Andy Goldsworthy, River & Tides.
I'm a mad fan of Goldsworthy. This book was a gift which I treasure. Excellent photographic coverage of the artists transient works. Because they are in nature, of nature, without a photograph one would most likely never be able to experience one of his installations. While it doesn't take the place of the experience I still being able to view the work.
Ok, so I didn't really "read" this. But loved the pictures, although the quality of the photographs leaves something to be desired. I hate modern art, or installations, but these go beyond into the realm of the truly beautiful. I love this guys work. It is beyond amazing. Folks that really want to be modern artists, should study stuff like this.
My kids are ooohh-ing and aaahh--ing behind me right now looking at the amazing art photographs in this book. We want to try to do some of this art. Amazing and beautiful stuff!
NOTE: If you can get your hands on a DVD called Andy Goldsworthy: Rivers and Tides, get it and watch it. It is Andy Goldsworthy himself creating art and explaining the processes and thoughts behind his artwork. Though slow moving, my kids loved it and after looking through the above book, I really wanted to understand mor...more
NOTE: If you can get your hands on a DVD called Andy Goldsworthy: Rivers and Tides, get it and watch it. It is Andy Goldsworthy himself creating art and explaining the processes and thoughts behind his artwork. Though slow moving, my kids loved it and after looking through the above book, I really wanted to understand mor...more
"Place is found by walking, direction determined by weather and season. 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. I stop at a place or pickup a material because I feel that there is something to be discovered."
An unbelievably beautiful book. It is diffucult to believe that the artist achieves such spectacular results using only natural materials. The photose in the book are serene. I did not suspect that rotten birch or elder wood can be so beautiful. Goldsworthy makes one see nature's bright colors and the unusual shapes like nobody else. His art does not copy nature, it makes us see it through his eyes. And the view is etheral...
I checked this out from the library for three weeks and then renewed it for another three weeks. My boys and I continued to go back through the book, lingering on the images, wondering how we might be able to recreate some of the art. I loved reading about his methods and ideas. Wonderful eye-candy nature.
This is a stunning book. Even better, though, is the film Rivers and Tides that shows Goldsworthy painstakingly, lovingly creating his sculptures and then how the elements destroy, alter, or embrace them.
I am absolutely fascinated with the incredible art of Andy Goldsworthy. He can take a rock, or a leave or a piece of ice and turn it into something beautiful and memorable.
When I find an artist whose methods remain magical in spite of close inspection, I know I'm in the presence of a miraculous imagination. Andy Goldsworthy= pure genius.
Jul 06, 2012
Jessica
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I didn't actually read this book. I just looked at the pictures. But what amazing pictures. This guy is good. Goosebumps making good.
My wife got this for Christmas just now, and I read while she was in the shower. Simply fantastic. Recommended for all
To me this is the perfect example that you can always afford to make something just as theirs always an opportunity create something new. Goldsworthy opened my eyes to look at things in a new way, to not get caught up in the traditional ways of making art, to connect directly with what your creating and not struggle with the tools, adding its nuances to the palet. Not to mention that its a green way of art making. Also for me the photographs connect me to his work and draw from me a yearning for...more
There was a short film of the same name that was shown at UMMA. It was life-changing in my view of art. Thank you Andy.
Crazy nature artwork! This will inspire you to go out and look more closely at our environment. LOVE.
Nov 07, 2011
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This is a splendid book that takes you into Andy Goldworthy's world. Inspiring.
Stunning! Huge fan of Goldsworthly and this book does his works justice.
This artist is amazing. Rent any of his DVDs if you get the chance.
Breathtaking work. He is truly an innovative and amazing artist.
Stunning. A real eye opener to what we might not otherwise 'see.'
INCREDIBLE. See his video Rivers and Tides, too.
I was disappointed and not sure why I guess partly because he does the things people do anyway but makes a big deal out of them.
amazing and original work that feels somehow inevitable.
art, nature and the earth...all in beautiful photographs.
It's a picture book. I'm starting simple.
makes my heart stop. breathtaking.
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Andy Goldsworthy is a British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist living in Scotland who produces site-specific sculpture and land art situated in natural and urban settings. His art involves the use of natural and found objects, to create both temporary and permanent sculptures which draw out the character of their environment.
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