Artwork
Source of Scaur
Source of Scaur is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Abstract artist Andy Goldsworthy. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour by Andy Goldsworthy showcases the artist's unconventional approach to creating art, using natural materials and processes as both subject and medium.
Technique & Style
Goldsworthy formed a snowball with crushed red stone from the River Scaur and placed it on paper. As the snow melted, the pigment spread, staining the paper. The buckling of the paper influenced the path of the stain, creating a unique watercolour effect.
Subject & Meaning
The work is part of a series where natural materials like earth, berries, and blood are used to create 'snowball drawings'. It highlights the interplay between nature and the artistic process.
History & Provenance
Goldsworthy, born in 1956, typically works outdoors in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, leaving his works in their natural environment. Source of Scaur is unusual as it was created in a studio and is now part of the V&A collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andy Goldsworthy (born 25 July 1956) is an English sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist who produces site-specific sculptures and land art situated in natural or urban settings.
