Environmental Sculptures

An environmental sculpture is when the environment and the sculpture work as one to create an overall artistic experience for the audience. Environmental factors are such as the source, intensity and direction of lighting, existing elements of the environment that the audience will interact with and space and atmosphere. Careful planning is required to scout the area where the artist wants to work. When it is finally planned out, the artist will make his/her sculpture at the desired area, the sculpture and environment complimenting each other which only together becomes an artistic experience.

Another meaning for it is the usage of natural elements of our environment such as wood, vines, leafs and seashells to create a sculpture. Using natural resources to make the sculpture in nature can be an eco-friendly artwork.


This sculpture is made by Joshua Allen Harris. It is made by sewing together a bunch of garbage bags and attached to areas where air is expelled around an urban area. An example of using the environment to bring a sculpture to life.

These heart shaped sculptures are made with what looks like vines and tree branches. They are made by Trevor Leat.

This sculpture made by Andy Goldsworthy looks like it was made by stacking a assortment of stones together. Must have took a long time to do it. He mentions that the sculpture and environment combined are to show the process of decay. In this case, the work of art has a significant meaning behind it, not just something to look at.

Reference:
[Image] http://www.leatrigg.co.uk/trevor_leat.html
[Image] http://mcparlandp.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/environmental-influences-2/
[Text] http://www.bethgalston.com/env_sculpt.html