Andy Goldsworthy makes incredible natural artwork. So why didn't he bring any to this show?
Stetches/ideas for pieces don't really count. Smells like filler. Most of this show would be better in a book. Except the videos of course.
The 'rain shadow' room was 2 large video projections showing the artist laying in a ditch whilst the sound of rain built heavier and heavier. When his clothes had darkened he suddenly moved - got up and left the piece. What remained was his rain shadow, which was slowly washed away. Just what the exhibition needed - some sound and some outdoors.
If you haven't seen his 'Spire' piece in the presidio then you need to. It is outdoors - the way his work should be seen and its simple, unexpected and beautiful. Enter the presidio via Arguello gate and you can't miss it.
http://www.presidio.gov/experiences/spire.htm
Overall - worth it for the videos.
http://www.hainesgallery.com/
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