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Two Autumns: Andy Goldsworthy

Witness outdoor artist Andy Goldsworthy at work around Penpont, Dumfriesshire, as he explores the land with his hands.

Documentary 1992 52 mins

Overview

Enter the natural world of outdoor artist Andy Goldsworthy and be mesmerised by his ephemeral creations. This captivating film was shot in Penpont, the small village in Dumfriesshire where Goldsworthy lives, and in the rural Japanese community of Ouchiyama.

"I have a deep need to understand the land with my hands", says Goldsworthy of his work. As well as offering insight into the artist's practices, this well-crafted film sponsored by the Arts Council provides a means of documenting the transient pieces he creates.

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