all the scenes are taken from the film “Rivers and Tides”
I hold dear the memories of a few years ago when my young son and I would spend long winter mornings on the picturesque beaches near our home in Northern Spain. The shorelines, breathtakingly beautiful and nearly deserted during the colder months, transformed into a treasure trove as storms swept through, depositing a remarkable array of objects—colourful plastic shards, weathered pieces of wood, and glistening metal fragments.
We would spend hours immersed in creative play, crafting whimsical sculptures from these found materials, pouring our imaginations into each piece, only to see them vanish with the tides by the next day. In those precious moments, time seemed to dissolve around us, slipping away unnoticed as we became lost in the rhythm of the waves and the beauty of our surroundings.
Something about being in nature—whether in a quiet forest or by the sea, away from crowds—allows us to pause, linger, and, at least for a while, feel like children again. I often return to my favourite film, Rivers and Tides. I watch it, share it with my children, and hope Goldsworthy’s work will plant a seed in their young hearts. Andy Goldsworthy is more than just an artist and sculptor; he is, above all, a philosopher of life.
As we mature, we all confront questions about our place in the world and the meaning of life. Goldsworthy suggests that genuine change cannot occur without first understanding where we belong. This means recognizing our calling, understanding our gifts, and, most importantly, accepting that we are part of nature, not its masters.
