Andy Goldsworthy

Andy Goldsworthy happens to be one of my favorite artists. In all of his pieces he seems to find inspiration outside of himself. Goldsworthy finds his inspiration through nature. I find this fascinating because many artists are classically trained and work only in paint, photography, etc. Goldsworthy works with nature, but minipulates it in such a way that it is seen as art. Goldsworthy works with the elements of art; color, line, shape, space, value, form and texture to create a design with found objects in nature.

All of his pieces are carefully planned out, they are not random. Goldsworthy often leaves his art where he creates it to see what time, weather and nature will do to it. He will go back and photograph the difference in his pieces to then create a comparison between the beginning and the end, or perhaps to create a dynamic between the piece.

Instead of working with a specific thing in mind, Goldsworthy works with what he can find. Rather having a predetermined projected outcome, he works with the 'flow' of things, not having a preconceived idea.

Goldsworthy plays with the art form of earthworks, and brings it to such a sophisticated level. He uses line and color to create a connection with the viewer to make the organic medium look inorganic, or ultimately fake.

Goldsworthy is a great example of an artist who thinks outside of the box, and creates beautiful pieces of art with inspiration from nature.

(Image from artnet.com, Red leaves on cracked earth, Andy Goldsworthy, 2006)