Time, always a crucial element in the work of Andy Goldsworthy both as a medium and as a metaphor is celebrated in this book, newly available in paperback. An introduction by the artist conveys the importance to him of time, change and place. A sequence of works made around his home in Scotland often shown in series recording their gradual disappearance or transformation is followed by Goldsworthys diaries of visits to five locations in North America and Europe, vividly evoking, in text and pictures, the process of exploration and response to each place.With a detailed chronology by Dr Terry Friedman, this volume is an invaluable source of reference on Andy Goldsworthy and his compelling, sensitive work.
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In his first major publication for four years (excepting the smaller, project-led Arch and Wall), Andy Goldsworthy examines the complementary dimension in his work to the sheer physicality of Stone and Wood. The recent work included here is at once new and recognisable: an illustrated chronology by curator and long-time admirer Terry Friedman reveals themes that he has revisited and variegated over 25 years, and to which time has lent an increasingly influential angle, while remaining rooted in the British landscape. The creation of a work a day connects up his life in a continuous artistic narrative, while his earthy materials often draw on centuries of artisan heritage, while embracing seasonal change. The issue of power is fundamental to his working: there is a sense in which he plays God with the potential of his resources, and for the observer, some of the magic lies in the split moment when one sees his instilled order without mental recourse to his hand. The effect can be strikingly epiphanic. At the other end of the spectrum, his communion with the elements puts him at their mercy, subjugating to their will, and investing his creations with an unpredictability fundamental to his intention. Snow melts, ice collapses, clay cracks, wind blows; he is "nurturing" rather than "forcing" a form into being.
The photographic records are sublime, and vital to his ephemerality, whether in Montreal, Digne, Nova Scotia, Holland, New Mexico or Cornell. The accompanying text, a continuing dialogue for Goldsworthy, explores still further his familiar conceits, though diary excerpts give evidence of the toil behind the beauty, and bring out the unpredictability of his work, from which he unflaggingly draws inspiration, whether on a beach, in a river, in a wood, or in a gallery. One is left with an intuitively organic sense of continuity, of which this absorbing and lavish volume is itself a record of regenerative temporality: "What I have made so far gives me a strong sense of the work yet to come." --David Vincent --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Over all an excellent book with many facinating sculptures including some great sand work and the clay wall (cover pic). All with the usual high quality photgraphy. Best bit has to be the summery of his work to date over the last pages which, though brief, gives a good insight into the wealth of his diverse work to date.
By merington
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THis book has been a saving grace on my sons art work, ideas and looking further into Goldsworthy - very useful book and inspiring artist. It arrived a little later than we thought, but maybe held up over the Christmas period. We're late in thanking you - sorry!
By R. Bleasdale
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Goldsworthy is an eloquent and generous artist, offering rich insights into his evolving philosophical approach and inspiring contemplative practice. Both the work, and the commentary, develop out of the artist's lived and reflective experience of working with and exploring materials. Thus, it has an extremely broad appeal, conceptually, aesthetically and in terms of skill and mastery. It will be particularly of use to those interested in Japanese 'wabi-sabi', and in ecology and the environment.
This particular book looks at the importance of time in Goldsworthy's art, which is a rewarding seam to mine, underlining the poignancy and wide ethical resonance of works which embrace the changes wrought by natural processes, on scales from the momentary to the geological. Ephemeral, stately, playful, beautiful, surprising, illuminating works fill these pages, richly supported by frank and fascinating diary entries.
This edition is well printed on good paper, of an agreeable size, packed with content, and it features a superb chronology by Terry Friedman.
This particular book looks at the importance of time in Goldsworthy's art, which is a rewarding seam to mine, underlining the poignancy and wide ethical resonance of works which embrace the changes wrought by natural processes, on scales from the momentary to the geological. Ephemeral, stately, playful, beautiful, surprising, illuminating works fill these pages, richly supported by frank and fascinating diary entries.
This edition is well printed on good paper, of an agreeable size, packed with content, and it features a superb chronology by Terry Friedman.
11 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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i am currently a sixth form student studying art as an a2 level and when first looked at goldsworthys work i was absoloutley ASTOUNDED. the ideas from his book helped me get an a grade in my as levels. i think his work is brilliantly original and i love all of the materials he uses.
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