Sheepfolds

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Andy Goldsworthy is a British artist known for his ephemeral outdoor sculptures made from natural materials. His work often involves a deep connection with nature and the environment.

One of his projects, Sheepfolds (1996), involved restoring ancient stone sheep enclosures in Cumbria, England, and incorporating sculptural elements into many of these sites. This series highlights his engagement with the landscape and its history. Goldsworthy's art is characterized by its temporary nature, with many pieces designed to be photographed before they are reclaimed by the elements. He views his artistic process as a collaboration with nature, aiming to reveal the inherent qualities of his chosen materials.1

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Andy Goldsworthy
Art from the 1980s to the 2000s
He also began Sheepfolds in 1996, which entailed restoring sheepfold structures (four-walled sheep enclosures usually made of stone) and adding a sculpture to many of the sites throughout Cumbria county in northwestern England.
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He also began Sheepfolds in 1996, which entailed restoring sheepfold structures (four-walled sheep enclosures usually made of stone) and adding a sculpture to many of the sites throughout Cumbria county in northwestern England.
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