Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Andy Goldsworthy (Extra Credit #7)

Sculptor, photographer, and enviornmentalist, Andy Goldsworthy has created many beautiful works of art. With his most popular works in nature and outdoor enviornments. The materials most often used in his works include flowers, mud, icicles, leaves, pinecones, snow, stone, twigs and thorns. He feels that it takes someone incredible brave to work with flowers and petals, he likes to work with nature as a whole. Goldsworthy is considered to be the founder of modern rock balancing, and for the majority of his works; his hands, teeth, and other simple objects are his tools.


Photography also plays an important role in his works. Many times Goldsworthy will photograph his work, and the photographs show every stage the piece has gone through. Its beautiful peak at perfection, and how it slowly deteriorates and falls apart. Goldsworthy has recieved many awards for his art, and he has also been featured in many publications.

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