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Andy Goldsworthy

British, born 1956

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We look down onto nine gray stone domes that melt into each other in the space of a patio enclosed with a pink marble wall opposite floor-to-ceiling windows. Each dome is nearly as tall as the ceiling over the windows, and each is made of stacked pieces of slate. At the top center of each dome is a collar of gray slate to create a pupil-like opening. The stone collar creating the openings is lighter gray around the ink-black centers, which are the shaded interiors of the domes. The domes meld and stack like a handful of bubbles.
Andy Goldsworthy, Roof, 2004-2005, Buckingham Virginia slate, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2005.86.1

Roof

Andy Goldsworthy · 2004-2005 · Buckingham Virginia slate ·  Accession ID  2005.86.1

This is a technical drawing on a white sheet. The drawing features a detailed concentric circular design on the right half, composed of rings filled with rectangular structures radiating from a central circle. Notations and measurements accompany the drawing, indicating a complex architectural or engineering concept. The line work is precise, suggesting the use of drafting tools, with an organized and methodical structure. The left half of the drawing includes a faint outline of a large circle.
Andy Goldsworthy, 28' 2" Diameter, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy, 2005.100.2

28' 2" Diameter

Andy Goldsworthy · · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.100.2

The image displays a large circular pattern with concentric rings expanding outward. At the center is a solid black circle, and within the design, various arcs and lines divide the space. The composition suggests a sense of complexity and patterns reminiscent of natural and artistic circular forms.
Andy Goldsworthy, 28' Diameter, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy, 2005.100.28

28' Diameter

Andy Goldsworthy · · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.100.28

The image shows irregularly shaped lines and forms creating a wavy pattern that curves across the paper. The abstract design consists of small, jagged shapes resembling cracked earth, as depicted in an inset image on the right. The patterning connects to familiar images like dried, cracked soil or mosaic tile work. Each small segment contributes to the overall shape's fluidity.
Andy Goldsworthy, Clay with Boulders, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy, 2005.100.6

Clay with Boulders

Andy Goldsworthy · · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.100.6

The sculpture is integrated into a natural setting, with its subject being a geometric or abstract form carved or placed into a large rock. The sculpture is made of a natural stone material and features a textured, ribbed section with a downward slope, contrasting against the smoother, moss-covered surface of the rock. The color of the sculpture ranges from earthy browns to greens, due to the presence of moss and the natural stone hues visible in sunlight. The presence of the sculpture amongst the woodland setting, surrounded by trees and ground cover, suggests it is part of a larger natural environment, giving it an appearance of blending into the landscape.
Andy Goldsworthy, Clay/ Worked into a Stone/ Edges to Catch the Passing Light/ Government Island, Virginia, October 16, 2003, silver dye bleach print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.74.1.2

Clay/ Worked into a Stone/ Edges to Catch the Passing Light/ Government Island, Virginia

Andy Goldsworthy · October 16, 2003 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2004.74.1.2

The image shows intricate lines and circles creating a symmetrical arrangement on a light background. A design of concentric circles is at the center-right, resembling layers of a tree trunk or a stone mosaic. In the center of this formation is a dark solid circle. To the left, there is a semi-circular shape made of tightly spaced parallel lines converging towards the center. The composition conveys order and balance through geometric repetition and precise alignment.
Andy Goldsworthy, 28' Diameter, 6' High, graphite on two attached sheets of wove paper, Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy, 2005.100.29

28' Diameter, 6' High

Andy Goldsworthy · · graphite on two attached sheets of wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.100.29

The image shows dome-like shapes with concentric lines and layers arranged on a surface. Each dome has a central circular dot. The pattern resembles a field of stone cairns or haystacks on a flat plane.
Andy Goldsworthy, Roof I - Overview C, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy, 2005.100.14

Roof I - Overview C

Andy Goldsworthy · · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.100.14

This is a drawing of a technical architectural or engineering design. The drawing features a detailed sketch on a plain sheet of paper with blue tape around the edges. It displays a set of curved lines and horizontal steps. A grid or set of coordinates is subtly visible. There are various annotations, measurements, and numeric data written in a fine script. The drawing has a technical, utilitarian feel, likely created with drafting tools such as pencils and rulers.
Andy Goldsworthy, Working Drawing over Photocopy, graphite and slate dust on photocopy, Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy, 2005.100.1

Working Drawing over Photocopy

Andy Goldsworthy · · graphite and slate dust on photocopy ·  Accession ID  2005.100.1

The image shows a low angle view capturing moss-covered stones with shadows from overhanging foliage. Sunlight filters through trees, creating dappled patterns on earthy surfaces. A tree trunk is visible on the right with a color palette of deep browns and greens, highlighted by sunlight.
Andy Goldsworthy, Clay/ Worked into a Stone/ Edges to Catch the Passing Light/ Government Island, Virginia, October 16, 2003, silver dye bleach print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2004.74.1.6

Clay/ Worked into a Stone/ Edges to Catch the Passing Light/ Government Island, Virginia

Andy Goldsworthy · October 16, 2003 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2004.74.1.6

The image shows a long horizontal rectangle composed of straight lines forming a grid with some sections containing semi-circular curves. Above the grid is an abstract circular shape with irregular contours and a darkened center.
Andy Goldsworthy, Roof I- Side View, graphite on wove paper, Gift of the Artist, Andy Goldsworthy, 2005.100.11

Roof I- Side View

Andy Goldsworthy · · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.100.11