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My Comparative Study focuses on the nature aspects between two artists
who share an appreciation for a natural world that is expressed in different
mediums. The two artists being compared are Andy Goldsworthy and Julie
Briede Ibar about their concepts within their pieces, the different techniques,
styles, and qualities of their work. They each focus on the natural aspects of
their work and find an aesthetic appeal to objects in nature.
Evaluation of Cultural Significance of Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy is a British artist who works with nature
to develop wonderful pieces of artwork. Goldsworthy has made
art in several places throughout the world. His goal is “to
understand nature by directly participating in nature as
intimately as he can”, which is shown by the materials he works
with twigs, leaves, stones, ice, snow ,and thorns. When
Goldsworthy constructed his work he was more focused on the
relationships that the people had with the nature around them.
He believes that he can teach himself and the audience how life
is affected by particular ecological systems. Through his work,
you are able to have a more personal connection and use all of
your five senses. Art & Ecology:. (n.d.). Retrieved October 24, 2017, from
http://greenmuseum.org/c/aen/Issues/goldsworthy.php
Copy Of Andy Goldsworthy Nature And Art - Lessons - Tes Teach. (n.d.). Retrieved
January 25, 2018, from
https://www.tes.com/lessons/S-P7Kb1FIYOCpg/copy-of-andy-goldsworthy-nature-and-art
Interpretation of Function and Purpose: The unity in this piece
Annotation of “Refuge D’Art” by Andy Goldsworthy fits together nicely as if
each piece of stone was
This work uses form meant to connect with
to enhance its 3- the next piece, creating
dimensional shape on this curved form to the
how massive this sculpture.
artwork is based off
of the background
clues and shadows.
• Ibar creates pieces in nature because she finds that she is able to
develop a better constructed piece of artwork.
• Several of her pieces uses either bright colors to catch the audience's
eye or one main color in various shades.
• She likes to present her work to an audience of children due to the what they notice right away and
how they continue to carry that curiosity about the piece of artwork.
• She doesn’t let specific pieces of her image get into the way, such as an animal, which emphasis the
details that are put into each piece.
Comparing Cultural Contexts
Andy Goldsworthy
• International artist from England
• Uses natural materials that are found
• Work is created out in the open, is in a public place
• Used a variety of different materials that are found in nature: twigs,
leaves, rocks and more.
Both
• Inspired by nature
• Generally works with the same
form being canvas or sculpture.
• Both share
movement,
• Uses form in several of his pieces to create a specific effect contrast,
emphasis, space
• Uses texture that provide detail in his pieces and balance in
their artworks.
• Unity is used to show the craftsmanship of his work.
• Larger pieces of work is created to catch the viewer's eyes. Julie Briede Ibar
Comparing Function and Purpose: