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Wood
Andy Goldsworthy both parallels and extends the themes and preoccupations that informed the work in "Stone", offering an investigation into wood as he has grown to know it.
120 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1996
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Andy Goldsworthy
37 books160 followersAndy 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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July 22, 2019
Wood is a remarkable substance, we can use it to heat us, to carry us through water and air and time spent in coppices can breathe life into our souls. But the artist Andy Goldsworthy sees wood in different ways and this wonderful book is his interpretation of the way a tree lives and transforms. Using the natural materials he finds close to an oak tree in each season he creates breath-taking art that is ethereal and fleeting. These transient pieces are captured perfectly by his camera before they return to nature.
A small confession, Goldsworthy is one of my favourite artists who creates such beautiful natural artworks. His use of different materials in each of the pieces bring different energies and dynamics to the photo, as you know some will not even see another sunrise. There is precious little text in here, the main purpose of the book is the photos. But if you like the natural world, Goldsworthy’s creations from rocks, branches, leaves, ice and snow will touch your very heart. Excellent, just excellent.
A small confession, Goldsworthy is one of my favourite artists who creates such beautiful natural artworks. His use of different materials in each of the pieces bring different energies and dynamics to the photo, as you know some will not even see another sunrise. There is precious little text in here, the main purpose of the book is the photos. But if you like the natural world, Goldsworthy’s creations from rocks, branches, leaves, ice and snow will touch your very heart. Excellent, just excellent.
October 29, 2019
Fantastic book, great big pages allow you to see more of his art.
The time spent creating these sculptures would probably break me, I'd get so close to completion and then fall over and bring it all down. He does an amazing job blending his art into nature. The tree in the rock wall was my favourite. Would love to go see some of his work.
The time spent creating these sculptures would probably break me, I'd get so close to completion and then fall over and bring it all down. He does an amazing job blending his art into nature. The tree in the rock wall was my favourite. Would love to go see some of his work.
June 29, 2008
Here are 2 small samples of some of Goldsworthy's work ... he only uses available nature: leaves, ice, stones, thorns, saliva ... check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq1Sw3...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA-J-R...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq1Sw3...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA-J-R...
January 14, 2023
I have been a fan of Goldsworthy's land art for years and realized I had not taken the opportunity to read this book yet. I am so glad I spent time with his journal notes and photographs.
December 23, 2009
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. He explores unfamiliar landscapes, assess how the elements will work for his pieces, and perform what are essentially a set of experiments. His intent is making work that is, as he writes, completely welded to its site.
There is a wonderful DVD about him:
Wood is a collection of photographs, that document the creation and evolution of his work with trees, bark branches and leaves.
There is a wonderful DVD about him:
Wood is a collection of photographs, that document the creation and evolution of his work with trees, bark branches and leaves.
October 6, 2009
The first time I ever saw Goldsworthy's art it was in a documentary of him creating it. My first thought was 'hes nuts, what the bleep is he doing??' and then after he was done my second thought was '.....OH!... well i didnt expect that!! its gorgeous but i never in a million years would have thought of that!' This book showcases many of his really fine ideas.
January 2, 2021
Finally found this book in a library, and YES I got through the whole thing easily! Wow is that a fun book, and Goldsworthy has an incredible mind for imagery. After days of woods and 16' logs, 8' DBH and seedling/shrub inventory, this one is a wonderful break and eye-opening perspective on my favorite topic.
January 28, 2010
An excellent book by a hugely talented British artist. His work needs to be photographed as it is supposed to be temporary, sitting in and around in its natural habitat looking effortless and utterly beautiful and poetic.
January 7, 2008
Wow, this book was awesomely beautiful. This guy is a GENIUS, with a very Buddhist mentality of allowing his art to go right back to nature, from where it came.
May 14, 2008
This gets 10 stars on a scale of 1 to 5. Simply breathtaking. You have to see it to believe it. Next time you're in a bookstore, search this out and feast your eyes.
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February 25, 2009another favorite...
May 28, 2011
Makes me want to play in the woods even more than I already do.
September 11, 2012
it's Andy Goldsworthy. breathtaking
March 4, 2015
Andy's works are generally not found at random at least not for me. Having finally found an affordable copy of this one I savor it over coffee and a well lit room.
March 15, 2007
Is this not so beautiful?!!?
September 10, 2015
Beautiful :)
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