Artists from Northern Michigan University recently created a series of beautiful fleeting ‘earth art’ that consisted of carefully selected leaves floating in pools of water on ancient rock beds. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, it makes for a dramatic backdrop for the color gradient leaf arrangements. Inspired by the likes of Andy Goldsworthy and other naturalist artists, with work that is as fleeting as it is intricate. Created by NMU Earth Art, in collaboration with Taimur Cleary. 72763097_10157670009944419_6521962797377519616_o72957028_976411659364281_5132051980994215936_o73000378_976411846030929_1036541480161771520_o73019668_976411902697590_289608760006017024_o73237559_10157670009574419_6572079860221476864_o
The Reading RoomRead slowly, then go outside.Books and paper goods we would keep ourselves. A hand-numbered bookmark in every parcel.Browse the shelfCabin PornHow to Eat in the WoodsRare TreesThe UFO Book 🛸Bookmark edition of 250, numbered by hand.
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More on this artist: Andy Goldsworthy in the Moss & Fog Reference Library, including the permanent works you can go and stand in front of.

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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  1. Pingback: Conversing with Leaves – Hubris

  2. decorating the edge of Lake Superior, not bad.

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