The Festival Pattern Group- From Atoms to Patterns
I have been looking at the Festival Pattern Group as i find their work very interesting. They have used atomic structure to provide design inspiration which has been translated into making various furnishings for a house. I think both our works are similar as i use cell structure and nature in general to create repeat patterns which could also be considered print. I think my work is moving into textiles as i feel that it works better as print and my work is more related to that of textiles artists.
I really found it interesting how The Festival Pattern Group have created simple design yet they are effective, i think that i want to also stick with a circular shape as this seems to work best. I want to fragment the basic form of the cell such as the FPG and create symmetrical mirror images of these designs. I am now curious to work on material instead of paper to see the effect this would create and also use thread instead of just sticking to paper and pencil.
Thursday 22 May 2014
Richard Wright
Richard Wright
I am looking at the artist Richard Wright as his work is similar to mine and has inspired me as it contains geometric patterns that he used paint and gold leaf to make. Wrights work has influenced me as i also am now considering the space that my work will be shown in and the manner in which i will show it. Before looking at his gold leaf painting i did not consider the art space as being of any relevance to how the art would be perceived but i have decided to hang my work as i have realized that it would look more well presented.
I also wanted air and natural light to be able to pass through my work so that the work becomes part of the environment of the exhibition space. Also, i wanted people to be able to walk around my work and therefore become part of the experience of the work and space its shown in. I think that the light being able to pass through would create beautiful patterns on the floor and surrounding walls which would also become art in themselves.
I am looking at the artist Richard Wright as his work is similar to mine and has inspired me as it contains geometric patterns that he used paint and gold leaf to make. Wrights work has influenced me as i also am now considering the space that my work will be shown in and the manner in which i will show it. Before looking at his gold leaf painting i did not consider the art space as being of any relevance to how the art would be perceived but i have decided to hang my work as i have realized that it would look more well presented.
I also wanted air and natural light to be able to pass through my work so that the work becomes part of the environment of the exhibition space. Also, i wanted people to be able to walk around my work and therefore become part of the experience of the work and space its shown in. I think that the light being able to pass through would create beautiful patterns on the floor and surrounding walls which would also become art in themselves.
Fractal Patterns
Fractal Patterns
I have become interested in fractal patterns as they are infinity complex patterns which means that the same patterns are found across different scales. Fractal patterns are familiar to us as they can be found across nature in a variety of locations such as: rivers, trees, seashells, hurricanes and mountains.
I think that this is an interesting concept to work with as it is the idea of macro-microcosm of the universe. I want to investigate this as i feel that these patterns are important aspects of nature. I like that all of the fractals are in a curved shape and would want to stick to rounded shapes in my work. I also want to create a piece that like fractals allows me to create small patterns when looked at closely but from afar is also one large pattern. i think that this would make my work more dynamic and add a fractal like quality to it. I have always been interested in leaves and they also contain fractal patterns so i have integrate patterns from leaves lines into my work.
I have become interested in fractal patterns as they are infinity complex patterns which means that the same patterns are found across different scales. Fractal patterns are familiar to us as they can be found across nature in a variety of locations such as: rivers, trees, seashells, hurricanes and mountains.
I think that this is an interesting concept to work with as it is the idea of macro-microcosm of the universe. I want to investigate this as i feel that these patterns are important aspects of nature. I like that all of the fractals are in a curved shape and would want to stick to rounded shapes in my work. I also want to create a piece that like fractals allows me to create small patterns when looked at closely but from afar is also one large pattern. i think that this would make my work more dynamic and add a fractal like quality to it. I have always been interested in leaves and they also contain fractal patterns so i have integrate patterns from leaves lines into my work.
Tuesday 20 May 2014
Jorge Luis Borges -“The Aleph”
Jorge Luis Borges -“The Aleph”
I read the short story "The Aleph" by J L Borges as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. This story is essentially about the cosmos and is a metaphor for the universe. The Aleph relates directly to my practice as the theme that is prevalent throughout all my art is repetition in nature and the macro-microcosmic nature of the universe.
I find it interesting how Borges has used the protagonist to depict the macro-microcosm of the universe as he is standing in his own microcosm of a universe in his basement whilst still looking at the universe as a whole. The aleph is also significant as it is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and in Kabbalah and other mystic traditions, the aleph relates to the origins of the universe. My work is similar to this novel as i also explore the patterns in nature that are found in the cosmos whilst still being found in cells. Looking at Borges novel has helped my imagination more and i think to take my work to the next step i need to explore the idea of simultaneous viewpoints, distortion, overlapping and the idea of infinity. I have previously tried to look into the idea of the infinity by creating works that formed a repeat pattern that symbolized the universe going on forever however i want to know create a sculpture or a installation that signifies this.
I read the short story "The Aleph" by J L Borges as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. This story is essentially about the cosmos and is a metaphor for the universe. The Aleph relates directly to my practice as the theme that is prevalent throughout all my art is repetition in nature and the macro-microcosmic nature of the universe.
I find it interesting how Borges has used the protagonist to depict the macro-microcosm of the universe as he is standing in his own microcosm of a universe in his basement whilst still looking at the universe as a whole. The aleph is also significant as it is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and in Kabbalah and other mystic traditions, the aleph relates to the origins of the universe. My work is similar to this novel as i also explore the patterns in nature that are found in the cosmos whilst still being found in cells. Looking at Borges novel has helped my imagination more and i think to take my work to the next step i need to explore the idea of simultaneous viewpoints, distortion, overlapping and the idea of infinity. I have previously tried to look into the idea of the infinity by creating works that formed a repeat pattern that symbolized the universe going on forever however i want to know create a sculpture or a installation that signifies this.
Franz Kafka- The Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka- The Metamorphosis
I decided to read Kafka's Metamorphosis as one of my short texts as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. This piece of writing is not only thought provoking but relates to my TOP and studio practice as it deals with themes of nature/universe, discovery and the irrational.
One of the important themes this novel deals with is Nature/Universe and this is also a prevalent theme through my work and my TOP. The protagonist Gregor not only goes through a physical metamorphosis, by transforming into a insect, but also a physiological/spiritual one. Metamorphosis sees Gregor reevaluate his own significance as a human and as a whole comments on the nature of humans, especially his family who begin to imitate animal behavior, as they leave their humanity behind them. This theme in the book was the most interesting to me because of the universe aspect of it, whereas in my work i portray the universe to be full of patterns that correlate and the macro-microcosm aspect of it, Kafka suggests that the universe operates in a random way that is chaotic, without any pattern.
I decided to read Kafka's Metamorphosis as one of my short texts as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. This piece of writing is not only thought provoking but relates to my TOP and studio practice as it deals with themes of nature/universe, discovery and the irrational.One of the important themes this novel deals with is Nature/Universe and this is also a prevalent theme through my work and my TOP. The protagonist Gregor not only goes through a physical metamorphosis, by transforming into a insect, but also a physiological/spiritual one. Metamorphosis sees Gregor reevaluate his own significance as a human and as a whole comments on the nature of humans, especially his family who begin to imitate animal behavior, as they leave their humanity behind them. This theme in the book was the most interesting to me because of the universe aspect of it, whereas in my work i portray the universe to be full of patterns that correlate and the macro-microcosm aspect of it, Kafka suggests that the universe operates in a random way that is chaotic, without any pattern.
Reading this has allowed me to rethink my view on the subject of order in the universe and i want to explore the aspect of nature that is random and that has no structural pattern, I think it would be interesting for me to create works that go against the order of the universe and maybe show the randomness of nature. I also am intrigued by the idea of metamorphosis in itself as a concept, as i have always been interested in butterflies and their own change and pattern. I also feel like i should experiment on a large installation or sculpture of some kind to represent this spiritual/physical change. I feel like i would like to create a work that represents the physical changes and metamorphosis nature goes through, especially after reading this novel as i have come to believe that every human in their life at one point also goes through a spiritual metamorphosis like our protagonist Gregor and i think it would be interesting to explore that side of human nature.
Monday 19 May 2014
Susan Sontag,"In Plato's Cave" from the book: On Photography
Susan Sontag,"In Plato's Cave" from the book: On Photography
In recent decades, photography has become an important part of everyday life and we as a society rely on photography to chronicle our daily lives and important events. Sontag states that photography has take on the qualities of a mass art, meaning that it was no longer looked upon and practiced as art, but instead a way for us to package and frame our lives for others to view as a pretend presentation of ourselves.Sontag believes that we manipulate reality and begin to idolize photographic images, living through them.
I was interested in reading this chapter from Sontag's book, On Photography because i think that this relates to my territories of practice because it examines the relationship our society has with photography and how it borders on obsessional.
Sontag comments on the use of photography in tourism as she explains that photographical evidence validates the holiday or how much fun you had whilst also becoming a souvenir or "converting the experience into a image". We dont feel like we are truly present unless we take a photograph.
Most importantly, Sontag examines society's need to document through photography because of our need as humans to assert our existence. We want to take pictures of notable moments in our lives, and remind ourselves that we have had certain experiences to look back on when were older thus the photographic image becomes a confirmation of our existence "Needing to have a reality confirmed and experiences enhanced by photographists is an aesthetic consumerism to which everyone is now addicted".
After reading and analyzing this extract from On Photography i feel that this relates to my work and territories of practice as it examines the human obsession of repetitively recording/documenting our lives through the lense. I also feel that it relates in the sense that we all are obsessed with approving and confirming reality through photography and my territories of practice is personalized universes which relates as we are trying to create our own personal universe through photography. I have never made works that are photographical based and my use of photography is generally to capture my work in different stages and at completion. This makes me think that maybe i should experiment with photography as an art in itself and focus on making the moment i have captured the art instead of the other way round. I also find that after reading this essay, i have begun to look at my work in a different light, as i believe that my work is permanent and will endure the test of time, but if decide to work in nature, using nature, as i planned to do then my work would become ephemeral and therefore taking a photograph of my work would become the most important aspect of my practice as this would be the only form of documentation or my work existing after it had disintegrated.
I was interested in reading this chapter from Sontag's book, On Photography because i think that this relates to my territories of practice because it examines the relationship our society has with photography and how it borders on obsessional.
Sontag comments on the use of photography in tourism as she explains that photographical evidence validates the holiday or how much fun you had whilst also becoming a souvenir or "converting the experience into a image". We dont feel like we are truly present unless we take a photograph.
Most importantly, Sontag examines society's need to document through photography because of our need as humans to assert our existence. We want to take pictures of notable moments in our lives, and remind ourselves that we have had certain experiences to look back on when were older thus the photographic image becomes a confirmation of our existence "Needing to have a reality confirmed and experiences enhanced by photographists is an aesthetic consumerism to which everyone is now addicted".
After reading and analyzing this extract from On Photography i feel that this relates to my work and territories of practice as it examines the human obsession of repetitively recording/documenting our lives through the lense. I also feel that it relates in the sense that we all are obsessed with approving and confirming reality through photography and my territories of practice is personalized universes which relates as we are trying to create our own personal universe through photography. I have never made works that are photographical based and my use of photography is generally to capture my work in different stages and at completion. This makes me think that maybe i should experiment with photography as an art in itself and focus on making the moment i have captured the art instead of the other way round. I also find that after reading this essay, i have begun to look at my work in a different light, as i believe that my work is permanent and will endure the test of time, but if decide to work in nature, using nature, as i planned to do then my work would become ephemeral and therefore taking a photograph of my work would become the most important aspect of my practice as this would be the only form of documentation or my work existing after it had disintegrated.
Friday 9 May 2014
Exhibition: Whitechapel Gallery- Hannah Hoch
Exhibition: Whitechapel Gallery- Hannah Hoch
Today I went to see the Hannah Hoch exhibition that was on at the Whitechapel Gallery. Hannah Hoc is primarily known for her work of the weimar period as she was one of the front runners for photo montage.
I found Hoch's work to be very interesting especially as i feel her work represented the nature of a women's life and challenged the notion and ideals of beauty we have as a society. I believe that this exhibition relates to my territories of practice as Hoch's work expresses her own perceptions regarding womanhood and beauty whilst also commenting on the human condition and the oppressive culture we live in.
I feel that Hoch relates to my work as she was trained in embroidery, textiles and pattern making. This is quite evident in her work, especially in "Heads of State" and "Reed Pen Collage". These works, from her post-war period, combine collage with textiles and can be seen as kind of embroidery. I thought that "Heads of State" was a very interesting piece, as she incorporated quite dominating elements, the cut out men and the drawn on embroidery, together and still managed to keep it looking subtle.
"Reed Pen Collage" is my favorite piece from the whole series work, i really like this work as it is graphic in nature and i find it interesting that despite having two or three bold prints, Hoch has still managed to merge them together without allowing the collage to become overwhelming and chaotic. I thought Hoch was skilled as she decided to keep this collage monochrome, we as the viewer, are not distracted by the color, but focus on the design instead. After examining this piece, i have felt inspired to not just work in single print but blend and mix patterns. I feel that by doing this, i will achieve a more visually interesting piece. I also like the way Hoch has positioned the patterns at different angles and has placed larger prints with smaller prints, i would also like to try this as i find it works better then having a single print and the same angle like my work.
Today I went to see the Hannah Hoch exhibition that was on at the Whitechapel Gallery. Hannah Hoc is primarily known for her work of the weimar period as she was one of the front runners for photo montage. I found Hoch's work to be very interesting especially as i feel her work represented the nature of a women's life and challenged the notion and ideals of beauty we have as a society. I believe that this exhibition relates to my territories of practice as Hoch's work expresses her own perceptions regarding womanhood and beauty whilst also commenting on the human condition and the oppressive culture we live in.
I feel that Hoch relates to my work as she was trained in embroidery, textiles and pattern making. This is quite evident in her work, especially in "Heads of State" and "Reed Pen Collage". These works, from her post-war period, combine collage with textiles and can be seen as kind of embroidery. I thought that "Heads of State" was a very interesting piece, as she incorporated quite dominating elements, the cut out men and the drawn on embroidery, together and still managed to keep it looking subtle.
"Reed Pen Collage" is my favorite piece from the whole series work, i really like this work as it is graphic in nature and i find it interesting that despite having two or three bold prints, Hoch has still managed to merge them together without allowing the collage to become overwhelming and chaotic. I thought Hoch was skilled as she decided to keep this collage monochrome, we as the viewer, are not distracted by the color, but focus on the design instead. After examining this piece, i have felt inspired to not just work in single print but blend and mix patterns. I feel that by doing this, i will achieve a more visually interesting piece. I also like the way Hoch has positioned the patterns at different angles and has placed larger prints with smaller prints, i would also like to try this as i find it works better then having a single print and the same angle like my work.
Wednesday 7 May 2014
Exhibition: Tate Modern- Henri Matisse
Exhibition: Tate Modern- Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs
Today i went to see the Matisse exhibition entitled "The Cut-Outs" at Tate Modern as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. I was interested to go to see The Cut-Outs as i have always been fascinated by the combination of shape and color Matisse applied to his gouache decoupes.
The pieces i was most struck by where "The Parakeet and the Mermaid", "The Fall of Icarus" and "The Bees". I was drawn to The Fall of Icarus, not only because i have always had a love for Greek mythology, but due to Matisse's use of richly saturated colors that contrast with one another. I found his composition to be intriguing, especially his placement of his vibrant yellow stars that seem to add a hypnotic element to his work as my eyes seemed to be drawn to them . However my favorite element in this piece is the burning red spark that dominates the center of this collage. I think this burning flame symbolizes the human spirit and Matisse has presented it as a violent and aggressive aspect of human nature.I believe that this work explores the relationship between man and nature and his ability to want to surpass his own nature.
"The Parakeet and the Mermaid" was my favorite decoupage of the whole of the Cut-Out series. The voluminous natural forms dominate the white background, whilst still managing to be calming because of the cool tones Matisse has employed the use of. I was very drawn to this piece as i felt that it parallels my work and intentions in that Matisse was trying to deconstruct and simplify nature by using simple shapes in a repetitive pattern. Even though "The Parakeet and the Mermaid" and "The Bees" are both similar in terms of color and pattern, i prefer this decoupage as its lines are smooth and rounded and reinforce the idea of nature being circular. Each algae like shape is individual but still seems to have a universal pattern that creates a jigsaw like arrangement.
Interestingly enough, Matisse was surrounded by textiles as he was growing up, his father and grandfather both working in this industry. This evidently had a effect on him as his collages seem to resemble swatches of material that are stuck on by pins. My work has similar associations as i have been looking at pattern not only in relation to nature but textiles and print. This exhibition has made me want to experiment with bold color as most of my work is black and white.I think both our works are similar as we both use cutting as a technique however i discard the pieces that come away from the paper but after this exhibition i feel that i want to try and experiment with the paper i would normally discard. I want to also experiment with scale as i have realized that Matisse's bigger pieces even though simple in nature, become awe inspiring because of their proportion.
It was also intriguing to note how the exhibition mixed both nature and humanity/mythology, combining the two and sending out the message that both are interlinked.
"That is the sense, so it seems to me, in which art may be said to imitate nature, namely, by the life that the creative worker infuses into the work of art. The work will then appear as fertile and as possessed of the same power to thrill, the same resplendent beauty as we find in works of nature.- Henri Matisse"
Today i went to see the Matisse exhibition entitled "The Cut-Outs" at Tate Modern as part of my territories of practice, personalized universes. I was interested to go to see The Cut-Outs as i have always been fascinated by the combination of shape and color Matisse applied to his gouache decoupes.
The pieces i was most struck by where "The Parakeet and the Mermaid", "The Fall of Icarus" and "The Bees". I was drawn to The Fall of Icarus, not only because i have always had a love for Greek mythology, but due to Matisse's use of richly saturated colors that contrast with one another. I found his composition to be intriguing, especially his placement of his vibrant yellow stars that seem to add a hypnotic element to his work as my eyes seemed to be drawn to them . However my favorite element in this piece is the burning red spark that dominates the center of this collage. I think this burning flame symbolizes the human spirit and Matisse has presented it as a violent and aggressive aspect of human nature.I believe that this work explores the relationship between man and nature and his ability to want to surpass his own nature."The Parakeet and the Mermaid" was my favorite decoupage of the whole of the Cut-Out series. The voluminous natural forms dominate the white background, whilst still managing to be calming because of the cool tones Matisse has employed the use of. I was very drawn to this piece as i felt that it parallels my work and intentions in that Matisse was trying to deconstruct and simplify nature by using simple shapes in a repetitive pattern. Even though "The Parakeet and the Mermaid" and "The Bees" are both similar in terms of color and pattern, i prefer this decoupage as its lines are smooth and rounded and reinforce the idea of nature being circular. Each algae like shape is individual but still seems to have a universal pattern that creates a jigsaw like arrangement.
I was visually overwhelmed by Matisse's "The Bees" as this collage seems to be a geometric explosion of color and pattern. The monochrome bees contrast against the vibrant mass of squares that are positioned at a right angle. The two lines of bees suggests the bees are in flight and the bright yellow being the pollen they ingest and all of this is composed in a cubist manner.
It was also intriguing to note how the exhibition mixed both nature and humanity/mythology, combining the two and sending out the message that both are interlinked.
"That is the sense, so it seems to me, in which art may be said to imitate nature, namely, by the life that the creative worker infuses into the work of art. The work will then appear as fertile and as possessed of the same power to thrill, the same resplendent beauty as we find in works of nature.- Henri Matisse"
Tuesday 6 May 2014
The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life
I think that The Tree of Life is important when considering the territories of practice- personalized universes and my theme nature because this movie looks at the unique relationship between man and nature. The finial image of the film, which began with the film also begins with a point of singularity and ends with it, and this is symbolic it is a piece of art by Thomas Wilfred entitled Opus 161. This light is said to be represented as not only the beginning and ending of the universe but the holy spirit and the eye of god. This movie not only deals with physical cycles of nature but also the spiritual ones and we see this with Sean Penn as the protagonist.
This movie echoes my work in the sense of the macro-microcosm aspect of it. The same patterns that are found in the solar system are then also found in cells and the minuscule bio systems of the earth. Terrence Malick reinforces this idea by littering his movie with visual images of nature, that are ambiguous and allow the viewer to inject personal interpretations of what the image might be. This aspect of the movie, summarizes the message of The Tree of Life, that is everything in this universe, man and nature are interconnected.
After watching this movie, i have have started to look at my studio practice with a broader view in terms of what is nature and i want to explore the wider context of pattern in nature as well as pattern in general. I also feel that i need to begin with experimenting with simple forms rather then go straight for the intricate designs, as i thought that the basic shapes shown in the movie were more of a standout feature and created a sense that nature is infinite. This notion that nature is omnipresent is especially expressed in this striking shot of a stained glass which is shaped into a spiral, one of the fundamental shapes in nature.
The Tree of Life is an experimental drama which deals with the theme of the origin of life and we are shown this through the life of a middle aged man, which is juxtaposed with imagery of the universe and the beginning of life on earth.
I choose this movie to watch as part of my territories of practice because The Tree of Life epitomizes not only my theme and studio practice but the whole of the theme of "personalized universes".
This movie is a dialogue between humans and nature as the film examines the relationship we have with ourselves whilst mirroring the relationship we have with nature.
I think that The Tree of Life is important when considering the territories of practice- personalized universes and my theme nature because this movie looks at the unique relationship between man and nature. The finial image of the film, which began with the film also begins with a point of singularity and ends with it, and this is symbolic it is a piece of art by Thomas Wilfred entitled Opus 161. This light is said to be represented as not only the beginning and ending of the universe but the holy spirit and the eye of god. This movie not only deals with physical cycles of nature but also the spiritual ones and we see this with Sean Penn as the protagonist.
This movie echoes my work in the sense of the macro-microcosm aspect of it. The same patterns that are found in the solar system are then also found in cells and the minuscule bio systems of the earth. Terrence Malick reinforces this idea by littering his movie with visual images of nature, that are ambiguous and allow the viewer to inject personal interpretations of what the image might be. This aspect of the movie, summarizes the message of The Tree of Life, that is everything in this universe, man and nature are interconnected.
After watching this movie, i have have started to look at my studio practice with a broader view in terms of what is nature and i want to explore the wider context of pattern in nature as well as pattern in general. I also feel that i need to begin with experimenting with simple forms rather then go straight for the intricate designs, as i thought that the basic shapes shown in the movie were more of a standout feature and created a sense that nature is infinite. This notion that nature is omnipresent is especially expressed in this striking shot of a stained glass which is shaped into a spiral, one of the fundamental shapes in nature.
Monday 5 May 2014
Exhibition: Barbican - Radical Nature
Exhibition: Barbican - Radical Nature
I will be going to see the exhibition, Radical Nature that will be on at the Barbican. I have chosen this exhibition to go and visit as it embodies the theme i have been centering my practice around and my chosen Territories of Practice- Personalized Universes.
This exhibition is interesting as it explores in detail themes and issues such as: environmental activism, green design, sustainable architecture, outdoor art commissions and something that plays a key role in my work, mans relationship to nature.
A key question that i have been exploring throughout my work is the exchange that artists have with the natural world and how they use nature to make a statement. By going to see this exhibition i feel that i will garner a deeper understanding of this subject. I had been previously researching environmental artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, as i believe that artists such as himself have contributed greatly to the way peoples view on nature in art has changed as he creates works which incorporate every aspect of nature including earths natural cycles. Featuring in this exhibition is land artist, Robert Smithson whose work closely relates to that of Goldsworthy, who i have also briefly touched upon. Smithson is an integral figure of the land art movement and his infamous work "Spiral Jetty", is a grand statement of the role of nature in the everyday world.
I am also interested in this exhibition as it features not only art but the process of transformation of the art piece. I found it interesting that the work includes research material as well as items that have been recycled, showing a man made equivalent to the earth cycle.
After viewing this exhibition i would want to explore nature and its "ecosystems", as this exhibition also features works from artists such as Joseph Beuys, who didn't outwardly feature nature in his work but looked rather at systems, by using tubes and circuits, which highlighted the interconnections of the natural world. I want to explore this interesting aspect of his work, as he subtly comments and discusses questions such as natural vs artificial and nature vs man.
This exhibition is interesting as it explores in detail themes and issues such as: environmental activism, green design, sustainable architecture, outdoor art commissions and something that plays a key role in my work, mans relationship to nature.
A key question that i have been exploring throughout my work is the exchange that artists have with the natural world and how they use nature to make a statement. By going to see this exhibition i feel that i will garner a deeper understanding of this subject. I had been previously researching environmental artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, as i believe that artists such as himself have contributed greatly to the way peoples view on nature in art has changed as he creates works which incorporate every aspect of nature including earths natural cycles. Featuring in this exhibition is land artist, Robert Smithson whose work closely relates to that of Goldsworthy, who i have also briefly touched upon. Smithson is an integral figure of the land art movement and his infamous work "Spiral Jetty", is a grand statement of the role of nature in the everyday world.
I am also interested in this exhibition as it features not only art but the process of transformation of the art piece. I found it interesting that the work includes research material as well as items that have been recycled, showing a man made equivalent to the earth cycle.
After viewing this exhibition i would want to explore nature and its "ecosystems", as this exhibition also features works from artists such as Joseph Beuys, who didn't outwardly feature nature in his work but looked rather at systems, by using tubes and circuits, which highlighted the interconnections of the natural world. I want to explore this interesting aspect of his work, as he subtly comments and discusses questions such as natural vs artificial and nature vs man.
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