Day one.

I recently went out and about looking for an opportunity to create some kind of 3D mini-sculpture using nature and man-made objects. It wasn't a particularly successful day.... however it has given me more ideas for the future. I imagine you are on the edge of your seat with excitement.

While researching I obviously had a gander at Andy Goldsworthy's amazing sculptures.


My favourites (as above) are when Goldsworthy uses colours from nature; they are unbelievable! More of his work involves creating something, photographing it and re-photographing it weeks and weeks afterwards. This method demonstrates nature swallowing up whatever is left (in the same way an old banana skin disintegrates and a derelict house becomes awash with ivy and moss).

(Image above) Goldsworthy created a huge egg shape (a trademark design of his) out of ice. He re- photographed it at intervals until it was no longer there.

It is this idea which interests me the most; nature is the most powerful force of all and artists can demonstrate this well. Freshly inspired by 'The Goldsworthy' I'll go back out and re-attempt my mini-sculptures.

Also: http://www.ysp.co.uk/view.aspx?id=3  for some Andy Goldsworthy and a David Nash exhibition.