John Wolseley and Andy Goldsworthy are two contemporary artist, displaying similarities as well as differences between their artworks, in particular, Wolseley’s artwork ‘Camel Gate, Border Track’ and Goldsworthy’s ‘Rowan Leaves’. Both the artists have their own style to present their artwork but still while analysing the two artworks, not only differences but also similarities, such as those in the structural frame, materials, and processes of production along with symbolism of their works, are clearly visible. Both the artists have valued the natural environment from ecological as well as philosophical angle.
‘In every work of art, the artist himself is present’ (Christian Morgenstern). John Wolseley artwork has been influenced by the Australian
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One similarity is the type of material, natural resources, used to create both ‘Camel Gate, Border Track’ and ‘Rowan Leaves’ although they were made in different nations and in different timeframes. Goldsworthy used varying colours of rowan leaves found in the natural environment of England. Wolseley used carbonized, and often dead animals, from outback Australia, to create colour and texture. Usage of the natural material to create the artwork gives uniqueness as well as a similarity between the two …show more content…
One important aspect of difference between Wolseley’s artwork ‘Camel Gate, Border Track’ and Goldsworthy’s ‘Rowan Leaves’ is the use of presentation media. Wolseley’s work is a painting created using water colours and carbonised wood on a paper background. Goldsworthy’s piece is a photograph of a sculpture. When viewed in an art gallery, Wolseley’s artwork would display better elements of texture due to its medium. The photograph feels more detached from the viewer if it was to be viewed in an art gallery. This significant difference allows us to see the difference a medium can