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Book Synopsis: THE ART OF ANDY GOLDSWORTHY
This is the most comprehensive and detailed study of British artist Andy Goldsworthy, and is the only full-length exploration of Goldsworthy and his art available anywhere. Fully illustrated, with a revised text. Bibliography and notes.
EXTRACT FROM THE CHAPTER ON GOLDSWORTHY'S LEAFWORKS
It is the leafworks that are the most colourful of Andy Goldsworthy's sculptures. What the leaf sculptures show is how beautiful the colours of nature are: Goldsworthy shows the viewer these subtle colours by contrasting one leaf with another. Maple patch grouped the red/ orange/ yellow of Japanese maple leaves together; Poppy leaves contrasted the red poppy leaves against the mid-green of an elderberry bush; a Stone Wood sculpture of 1992 consisted of poppy leaves wrapped around a hazel branch, the red contrasting vividly with the wet green leaves; Dock Leaves interwove red leaves in green grass stalks. Two sycamore leafworks of 1980 and 1981 are very simple: a leaf black from cow shit is placed against pale Autumn leaves; another leaf, bleached white, is set down on a bed of dark leaves. He pins together two colors of sycamore leaves (sycamore is a favorite Goldsworthy medium) in Sycamore leaf sections (1988), and hangs the line of leaves from a tree. Shot with the sun behind them, the photograph of the leaves shows them glowing green and gold, the two classic colors of poetry and alchemy. The Autumnal colors of course connote nostalgia, decadence, sensuality, Romanticism, time passing, the decay of the year, and so on, all those things John Keats wrote about in his 'Ode: To Autumn', and in a billion other poets' art. Goldsworthy's aim in the leaf pieces, though, draws attention to the fragility and delicacy of leaves, as well as their strength and function. A leaf, after all, is a complex biological factory, so the natural scientists say. 'There is a whole world in a single leaf', remarked Goldsworthy. Goldsworthy's leafworks do not have a scientific agenda. Rather, they celebrate the presence of leaves, the being-in-the-world of leaves, so to speak.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY William Malpas has written books on Richard Long and land art, as well as three books on Andy Goldsworthy, including the forthcoming Andy Goldsworthy In America. Malpas's books on Richard Long and Andy Goldsworthy are the only full-length studies of these artists available.
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Introducing "The Art of Andy Goldsworthy: Complete Works: Special Edition" - the ultimate exploration of British artist Andy Goldsworthy and his remarkable art. With its comprehensive illustrations and revised text, this special edition book is the definitive resource for any art lover or enthusiast. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to delve into the world of one of Britain's most renowned sculptors.
Experience the vibrant world of Goldsworthy's leafworks, where nature's colors come alive in breathtaking sculptures. Using a masterful combination of contrasting leaves, Goldsworthy showcases the incredible beauty and subtlety found in nature's palette. Discover stunning visuals like the Japanese maple leaves, composed of vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues, or the striking contrast between red poppy leaves and the mid-green elderberry bush. The meticulous artistry of Goldsworthy is exemplified in his Stone Wood sculpture, featuring poppy leaves wrapped around a hazel branch, creating a captivating contrast between the vivid red and wet green leaves.
Immerse yourself in the artistry of Goldsworthy's sycamore leafworks. These seemingly simple pieces have a profound impact, evoking timeless sentiments of nostalgia, sensuality, and the passage of time. Explore his artistic process of merging black leaves with pale Autumn leaves, or the ethereal effect created by a bleached white leaf against a bed of dark leaves. Goldsworthy's Sycamore leaf sections seamlessly intertwine two distinct colors, casting a mesmerizing green and gold glow when captured in sunlight - a sight reminiscent of both poetry and alchemy.
Delve into the delicate yet resilient world of leaves, as Andy Goldsworthy's artistry shines a spotlight on their fragility, strength, and inherent beauty. Celebrate the intricate biological factories that are leaves, acknowledging the remarkable existence within each leaf. As Goldsworthy himself stated, "There is a whole world in a single leaf." With this extraordinary book, you can indulge in the captivating presence and being-in-the-world of leaves.
About the Author:
William Malpas, a renowned author in the realm of land art, presents his in-depth knowledge of Andy Goldsworthy in this must-have collection. Having written comprehensive studies on both Richard Long and Andy Goldsworthy, Malpas's expertise is unmatched. Don't miss the chance to own his highly anticipated book, "Andy Goldsworthy In America," and complete your collection of full-length studies on these extraordinary artists.
Ready to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the artistry of Andy Goldsworthy? Get your copy of "The Art of Andy Goldsworthy: Complete Works: Special Edition" now!
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