Sculptor Andy Goldsworthy and the Impermanence of Nature
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:40 am

“All of Andy’s work addresses this poetic sensibility and empathy he has with nature,” says Financial Times art critic Claire Henry, “[He] can take what is under our feet and use it to focus our thoughts on the great ephemerality of life.” In this episode of EGG, Andy Goldsworthy shares his frustrations with the precarious nature of his sculptures.

Watch the full episode of EGG: THE ARTS SHOW: The Mysteries of Life Explained for You.

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4/22/08 :: 2:55 pm
Ethan Says:

Andy Goldsworthy is by far my favorite artist. Thank you so much, Thirteen, for covering this man’s unbelievably brilliant work. Happy Earth Day! Ethan @ http://www.GreenBrooklyn.com

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4/22/08 :: 6:08 pm
Green Brooklyn » Thirteen Goes Green For Earth Day Says:

[...] The Arts Show: Sculptor Andy Goldsworthy and the Impermanence of Nature [Ed. note: Andy Goldsworthy is this GBKers’ favorite artist hands-down, don’t pass this [...]

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