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 Andy Goldsworthy:



Andy Goldsworthy's land art is something that has inspired me towards the end of this project, especially his pieces that involve stone stacking. I have chosen two of these pieces to look at and analyse. 

The first piece depicts three tall stone towers with the largest stones at the bottom and the smallest at the top. The stones are wet, smooth which allows them to catch the light and give off reflections. I think that the smooth and rounded edges allow the piece to feel gentle and inviting and there is something powerful about the way that each tower is pointing to the sky, as if they are trying to reach the heavens. I believe that the setting of this land art invokes a feeling of peace and tranquility, the waves slowing lapping over the bottom of the towers offer comfort and provide an additional connection to the earth and nature. I think that there are strong spiritual connotations within this piece as not only is water considered a source of spiritual power and healing in many cultures, but many consider the number three to be a powerful omen of creativity and optimism. 


The second piece is also a depiction of stone stacking, however, on a larger scale and the stones are far more tightly packed than the previous artwork. When looking at this piece I believe that it also has a spiritual aspect. I think that there are heavy connotations of life within this piece, the egg shape of the work representing birth, and new life and stones that are stacked representing the relationships that we have to build with one and other. Again, although there are some rough edges the overall round and smooth shape of the piece is friendly and inviting, pulling the viewer in. And there is something mystical about the work, as if it is a relic left behind from a civilisation before us. I think that the gaps between each stone elevate the piece and is reminiscent to a shattered egg shell, as if something is finally breaking through and coming to life. I really enjoy the natural settings for these pieces because I believe that it adds a sense of calm to the work. It's comforting and there is something instinctive and primitive to it, unlike the artificial, manufactured aesthetic of an art gallery. 



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