Cone - Andy Goldsworthy

  • Description

    "Cone may surprise those who associate Andy Goldsworthy with more ephemeral, hand-made constructions of leaves, earth, grasses or flowers. Expressing a strong affinity with nature, these works use materials found on site, and are left to slowly disintegrate. Goldsworthy has an internal reputation for works in landscape involving natural materials - from maple in Japan to ice in the North Pole. In more urbanised environments such as Gateshead, more resilient materials appropriate to the site ensure that works are similarly rooted in the unique character of the place. Built in 1992 on an old foundry site....."
  • Owner

    Gateshead Council
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
  • License

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  • Further information

    Link: http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/Art/ArtMaps/Pre-Angel/Cone.aspx
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 7 years, 6 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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