Land-Based Learning: Andy Goldsworthy Nature Art

In class, we have been learning about Andy Goldsworthy. He is an artist who does not use paints, coloured pencils, or markers to make his art, instead he uses nature. When he comes to a place, he doesn't just start making stuff; he sits, listens, and looks at his surroundings. He also doesn't take his art with him. Once he's done making it, he leaves it for other people to see and admire. It might get destroyed by nature. He makes near impossible things.

We collected materials from nature to make our own artwork, like Andy Goldsworthy. Today, Ms Elder took us on a short community walk to make our art on the river pathway. Many of us left it just like Andy does. Some of us tried to balance our objects to make a sculpture like Andy. If you get the chance, visit the river pathway at the base of the steps to Scotsman's Hill to see our beautiful and creative pieces.

"We tried, we helped, we did it. Sometimes, it falls down, we help people with their art, and we did it." ~ MOC

"Nature is our home and nature will be with us forever." ~ RJ

"We went down to the river pathway and we got stuff from the community and built structures." ~ AL

"Failure doesn't mean it's not perfect." ~ Ishanvi

"If it falls, then just try again." ~ GP

"It might be hard but try it." ~ TC

"The best you can do is just try." ~ Mateo

"Never give up; you will master it." ~ JW

"Nothing is perfect." ~ TO

"It might seem impossible but just keep trying." ~ Astrid

Here are photos of our artwork: