Nature Art

When Bethany posted her student's work inspired by Andy Goldsworthy on her blog here, I sat up real straight and knew I'd be sharing her idea with my students.  I'm a huge Goldsworthy fan too!!

We read a bit about him, then we watched the video River's & Tides which I almost bought online, then quickly remembered to check the library.  (Yes, it was there and available.)  The movie is looonnng, so I did fast forward a bit at the end.  Then my students made their own Nature Art in groups, just using what they could find on school property.  The students also took photos of their art and wrote about it.
Thanks Bethany for sharing such a great idea.

Thanks No. Co. Christian high school art students!!!

Nature in Art/Art in Nature

Image via Wikipedia

Here is "Arch at Goodwood", a monumental sculpture by Andy Goldsworthy (born 26 July 1956) at the sculpture estate of the Cass Sculpture Foundation in 2002.

This artist leaves me speechless! Last weekend I visited the de Young Museum in San Francisco with a friend. The courtyard contains a sculpture by Goldsworthy titled "Faultline". I've seen it three times now, and every time I'm in complete awe.