Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy is a sculptor and photographer. He is well known for his sculptures located in natural landscapes, made from natural materials. I selected the images above from his wide variety of work because I think they fit in really well with my theme. The line of flowers has connotations of 'timeline' along with 'regrowth': essentially, Hulme is a timeline of regrowth and redevelopment. The circle of flowers in the top image is also interesting as this could be used to refer to the cycle of growth Hulme has experienced. On Goldworthy's website he uses a diary format to show the challenges he faces when creating his work. The entry attached to the second image above reads, "Diary: 8th June Swindale. I have waited for dandelions to appear again after the ring (4th). It has been overcast/raining ever since. But today sun shining! Cloudy as well. Had to wait until almost midday for dandelions to fully open and dry out. Went off in the car searching around Brough. And change at the woods - bracken now rising about bluebells which are now past their peak - this work couldn't have been made any later in (a matter of days)."
I think it would be really interesting to recreate these images in Hulme, it is just whether I will face too many challenges when making the sculptures, especially as I am inexperienced in that field.
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