Land Art: Andy Goldsworthy and Richard Long

I find land art incredibly inspiring! If we could all have such a direct relationship with our natural landscapes our world would probably be a much healthier place.

There is something about land art that really reminds me of several of the Japanese principles, I think that is because they similarly are inspired by nature, working with nature and being part of nature. I love this idea!

Land Art = Beautiful............... Spontaneous......... Natural........ Honest............ Ancient............
                   Profound........ Simple.......... Thought provoking.............Powerful.......
                   .............experiencing nature in a whole new light.


Andy Goldsworthy:

This video is a fascinating insight into the incredible work of Andy Goldsworthy and the ideology behind his work.

 

 

Richard Long:

 

These videos above give an amazing insight into the process and installation of Richard Long's artworks. Seeing these beautiful natural pieces on display in a gallery away from their natural setting is a stunning way to 'frame' and really highlight the simple beauty of our natural world.