Rivers And Tides (DVD)

A portrait of the artist Andy Goldsworthy whose specialises in ephemeral sculptures made from elements of nature. In the timeless tradition of Winged Migration and Koyaanisqatsi, the theatrical phenomenon Rivers and Tides depicts the magical relationship between art and nature while painting a visually intoxicating portrait of famed artist Andy Goldsworthy. Gorgeously shot and masterfully edited, the film follows the bohemian free spirit Goldsworthy all over the world as he demonstrates and opens up about his unique creative process. From his long-winding rock walls and icicle sculptures to his interlocking leaf chains and multicolored pools of flowers, Goldsworthy's painstakingly intricate masterpieces are made entirely of materials found in Mother Nature - who threatens and often succeeds in destroying his art, sometimes before it is even finished. With rave reviews from some of the world's top critics, Rivers and Tides serenely captures Goldsworthy in the midst of constructing his trademark ephemera on-camera creating a mesmerizing cinematic experience that helps us to appreciate nature in new and enchanting ways.

Short Films: 'Storm King Wall' (Storm King Sculpture Park, NY, USA)
'Autumn Works'
'Garlic Leaves'
'Ice Arch'
'Black Stone'
'The Old Studio'
and 'Leaf Works'
Andy Goldsworthy Biography
Thomas Riedelsheimer Biography