Clay Boulder 

Andy Goldsworthy, born in 1956, made this work, "Clay Boulder," using graphite on paper. Goldsworthy is renowned for his ephemeral sculptures made from natural materials found in situ. Here, we see the artist's attempt to capture and contemplate these objects through graphite on paper. The monochromatic medium brings a tactile quality, reminiscent of the earth from which his sculptures emerge. The paper support, a stark contrast to the gritty landscapes he usually engages with, brings a certain tension. The process of drawing serves not merely as documentation, but as an act of prolonged engagement with his materials. The graphite, meticulously applied, echoes the artist's labor-intensive process of building ephemeral sculptures in nature. The lines trace not just form, but the very essence of the boulder, its weight, texture, and relationship to its surroundings. By transforming fleeting moments into lasting images, Goldsworthy challenges the boundary between the ephemeral and the permanent, urging us to reconsider the value we place on both the natural world and artistic creation.