The sixth graders journeyed into Unquowa’s outdoor campus and worked in small groups to create environmental artworks inspired by Andy Goldsworthy. Using the most ubiquitous of materials to create incredible sculptures of ephemeral wonder, Goldsworthy designs intricate manipulations of the natural world which highlight the subtle beauty and elegance inherent in everything around us. He frequently tempts the inevitable tides of rivers by placing his fragile sculptures in the path of the water’s flow. Goldsworthy explains that it is what happens after he does his part that is the true art–the changes and evolution spurred on by the environment. Our students enjoyed this exercise in mindful design, and younger students are sure to be inspired to create their own works of art during their outdoor time!