28' Diameter, 14' at bottom - 4.8" at top 

This drawing presents a plan for a sculpture, made by Andy Goldsworthy using graphite, colored pencil, and tape. The composition is simple: a meticulous arrangement of geometric figures on a pale ground. The artist makes use of a minimalist aesthetic through precise lines and calculated measurements to explore the intersection of nature and design. The work emphasizes the intellectual and structural underpinnings of the artist's environmental art, revealing the thought process involved in creating ephemeral sculptures. The drawing is preparatory; it sets the stage for the actual realization of a project. It invites the viewer to consider the relationship between concept and execution, intention and result. Ultimately, this drawing challenges our perceptions of art as solely the end product. It foregrounds the artistic process itself, turning the diagram into an object of contemplation. In doing so, it prompts us to consider the broader implications of artmaking and its engagement with nature, space, and temporality.