Red Slate Circle

Artist : Richard Long

Year : 1988

Size : 37 x 400 x 400 cm

Media : Slate

connection between this artwork and my practice:

Richard Long  is known as a “Land” artists. He uses natural elements like stone and wood to create meaningful conceptual art with simple abstract elements like circles and lines.

I found him after I had my art performance in which I painted a circle around myself on the floor with liquid clay. I understand that my works does not fit in “land art” genre but they way he uses simple forms to create minimal artwork is an interesting aspect for me.

the geometrical forms he creates, the logic of repetition, his minimal sculptures, use of material and the way he creates the space are the key ideas for me in his work.