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// Red Leaves on Cracked Earth by Andy Goldsworthy is a limited edition digital print created in 2006, measuring 33 x 30 cm. Known for his work with natural elements, Goldsworthy juxtaposes vibrant red leaves against the stark, cracked earth, creating a striking contrast that draws attention to themes of life and desolation. The bright red leaves nestled within a crack in the parched soil emphasize resilience and beauty amidst decay. This ephemeral scene, captured in a digital print, showcases Goldsworthy's signature style of using nature to explore impermanence and the delicate balance between life and environmental degradation. Limited to an edition of 100, the print carries the artist's signature, adding a personal touch to this evocative work.

Andy Goldsworthy (United Kingdom, 1956) is a British sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist renowned for his site-specific installations created from natural materials. His ephemeral works, often constructed in outdoor settings, explore the transient beauty of nature and the passage of time. Goldsworthy's art invites viewers to reflect on the relationship between human creativity and the natural world.

Andy Goldsworthy

Red leaves on cracked earth, 2006

Name: Red leaves on cracked earth, 2006
SKU: 5425

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Digital Print on paper

Digital Print on paperDigital print on paper refers to a digital image printed with archival-grade inks on high-quality, acid-free paper. This process ensures the print can last over twenty years if properly stored. The digital file allows for future prints to be made as needed.

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Edition of 100

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I am not a performer but occasionally I deliberately work in a public context. Some sculptures need the movement of people around them to work.
- Andy Goldsworthy

Andy Goldsworthy is a sculptor and environmentalist whose work often makes use of natural landscapes and both rural and urban settings – a particular branch of the arts known as ‘lland art.’ Born in Britain, and having lived in various different rural settings across Britain, Goldsworthy has created and exhibited a lot of his work at various points around the country, notably at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. His most oft-used material is stone – one of his most famous works, Stone House, can be found in Herring, Australia. Goldsworthy produced a piece inspired by San Francisco earthquakes – the piece featured a giant crack in a pavement that branched off into smaller cracks, made by a hammer and thus spontaneous and original. His materials solely pertain to nature; twigs, stones, petals and mud are just a few of the many materials that comprise his work; he also often works solely with his hands, teeth and makeshift tools, as well as enlisting the help of traditional dry-stone wallers for a few of his instalments, notably ‘Roof’. (Artist website)

What is land art?

Also referred to as Earth Art, Earthworks, or Environmental Art, Land Art is a sculptural movement that involves creating artworks that integrate conceptual or physical elements of the earth or landscape into the finished piece. These works often interact directly with the environment, using natural materials and settings to explore themes related to nature, place, and time

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Andy Goldsworthy

Red leaves on cracked earth, 2006

33 x 30 cm

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