Also, I meant to mention as a comment to Brad's discussion about the vitality of works in nature--As mentioned in class, a lot of interest can further generate about a piece that the artist has chosen to allow nature to reclaim. Goldsworthy acknowledges this idea, and relates to the idea that Photographs become artifacts idea discussed earlier as well. A quote from Goldsworthy illustrates this:
Each work grows, stays, decays – integral parts of a cycle which the photograph shows at its heights, marking the moment when the work is most alive. There is an intensity about a work at its peak that I hope is expressed in the image. Process and decay are implicit.
Photo: Rowan leaves laid around a hole, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 1987
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As soon as I looked at this picture I thought there were hot ashes or coals placed in a circle. Obviously, after reading the description and taking a closer look I was wrong. I think this picture goes to show that often our first impressions may not actually be what is meant by the picture.
Yeah, I definitely agree. Goldsworthy has a knack for mirroring objects or things through nature. Ever seen a pointed church steeple? Well, check out my latest post, and you'll see what I'm talking about.
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