Famous quote by Andy Goldsworthy

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My art is an attempt to reach beyond the surface appearance. I want to see growth in wood, time in stone, nature in a ci
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"My art is an attempt to reach beyond the surface appearance. I want to see growth in wood, time in stone, nature in a city, and I do not mean its parks but a deeper understanding that a city is nature too-the ground upon which it is built, the stone with which it is made"

- Andy Goldsworthy

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In this quote, artist Andy Goldsworthy expresses his belief that art ought to exceed the shallow and look into much deeper significances. He sees his art as a method to connect with the natural world and bring attention to the beauty and growth that can be discovered in unforeseen places. Goldsworthy specifically points out wood and stone, products that are frequently associated with nature, however also highlights the idea that even in a city, nature can be found. He challenges the standard idea of a city as a concrete jungle, instead seeing it as a part of nature itself, with the ground and stone being integral parts. Goldsworthy's art functions as a pointer to appreciate and comprehend the natural world, even in the most metropolitan environments.

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Andy Goldsworthy This quote is written / told by Andy Goldsworthy somewhere between July 26, 1956 and today. He was a famous Artist from United Kingdom. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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