Roof III - Side View 

Andy Goldsworthy's "Roof III - Side View" is a drawing that uses graphite on paper to depict both a cross-section and overhead view of a constructed roof. The composition divides the drawing into two distinct registers. The lower section shows a linear sequence of what appears to be roof segments, each contained within a grid-like structure, resembling cells or frames. Above, a circular form dominates, seemingly a plan view, with lines radiating from a central dark spot. The monochromatic palette accentuates the textures created by the graphite. The drawing explores architectural and organic themes, engaging with ideas of space, structure, and the relationship between plan and elevation. Goldsworthy's work often destabilizes our understanding of permanence, questioning fixed forms. This piece functions as a study, a moment of thought, and a cultural discourse on nature, architecture, and representation.