The Nature of Seeing.

The amazing Andy Goldsworthy. The British sculptor who has explored the use of materials that can only be derived from nature. So his pieces are only temporary but that is the beauty of using only natural materials especially when in most cases (other than his gallery works) they are left with the mercy of the outdoors and all the weathering that one can expect. Another really interesting thing, I think, that exists in his work is in the idea that he is using only objects and materials from their environment and leaving them in that environment. But, the actual assemblage and role of being the one who creates these installations makes them man made, creating this really interesting relationship between the sculptures themselves, the artist, and the space. As well,  I will always be fascinated by the idea of art that deteriorates and leads to its own demise. Along with this the action of Goldsworthy putting all the effort and energy and innumerable hours building these artworks and being aware that they are just going to slowly or quickly fall away.