Often times in our busy lives, we seem to take some of the important things for granted.
It seems to be that more and more each day, the connection between us and our planet earth drifts further and further apart. Not only does the earth provide us with everything we need to survive, like air to breathe and material to build our shelters, but it also provides us with inspiration for art. The complex beauty of nature has inspired many artists whether it is the array of colors in a sunset or the natural geometry of a pinecone. Some take the beauty and transpose it into an entirely new medium such as a canvas, wall or sculpture; however, some artists actually manipulate nature and turn it into art. This is most commonly called “Land Art,” yet also referred to as “earth art,” “earthworks” or “environmental art.”
Art that functions on multiple levels is important to our world. It is something that is pleasing to the eye, but also something that portrays an important message. Although each land artist’s work contains its own unique message, the whole field of Land Art possesses an underlying message of reconnecting with nature. By creating art using the land, one is almost forced into a much deeper level of connection. Just as an artist who uses paints and a canvas becomes much closer to the materials they are using, so does the land artist as they use leaves, pinecones, wood and ice, thus reintroducing that long lost connection with nature that our species once had many years ago. For the viewer, a deeper connection is also offered as they are reminded of the inherent beauty that exists in nature.
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