Welcome to Holistic Oasis Retreat - LandArt

Escape to nature and unleash your creativity with Holistic Oasis Retreats, Catalunya and Land Art experiences. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world, connecting with your surroundings through artistic expression.

 

Our retreats provide a unique opportunity to create art that not only respects but also benefits the environment. Through photography, drawing, and other forms of art, participants will explore their connection with nature while leaving a positive impact on the land.

 

Join for an unforgettable journey of personal growth, creative exploration, and environmental stewardship in the stunning landscapes of Catalunya.

Eco-friendly land art, also known as environmental or earth art, involves creating artistic installations or interventions in natural landscapes using organic materials found on site. This form of art emphasizes a harmonious relationship between the artwork and the environment, often with the intention of raising awareness about environmental issues or promoting a deeper connection to nature. These artists collaborate with nature and use its gifts to create a world of mystery, wonder and incomparable beauty

Your Holistic Oasis Retreat, Catalunya and Land Art experience starts the moment you arrive at our beautiful natural setting. Choose your preferred sleeping arrangement—whether it's pitching a tent, crafting a shelter, or hanging a hammock—and get ready for a unique journey of self-expression and connection with nature.

 

Each day begins with a guided walk through the stunning Catalonian landscapes, where you'll have the opportunity to create land art that celebrates and preserves the environment. Work at your own pace, choosing from various artistic mediums such as photography, drawing, or sculpture.

 

Throughout your retreat, you'll have access to reflective moments with NiWa, who will accompany you on your artistic journey, offering guidance, support, and the chance to deepen your understanding of your creative process.

 

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Eco-friendly land art, also known as environmental or earth art, involves creating artistic installations or interventions in natural landscapes using organic materials found on site. This form of art emphasizes a harmonious relationship between the artwork and the environment, often with the intention of raising awareness about environmental issues or promoting a deeper connection to nature. These artists collaborate with nature and use its gifts to create a world of mystery, wonder and incomparable beauty.

Aspects of this natural art form include,

  1. Use of natural materials: Artists use materials readily available in nature, such as rocks, leaves, branches, soil, and water. These materials are often left in their natural state or minimally altered to create the works of art.
  2. Temporary installations: Most of these creations are temporary and designed to interact with the environment for a short period of time. This allows for the work to naturally decompose or be reclaimed by the landscape.
  3. Site-specificity: These works of art are often created in response to specific landscapes, considering their topography, and local flora and fauna. This site-specific approach contributes to a unique and immersive experience for the viewers.
  4. Low environmental impact: Artists strive to minimize their impact on the environment while creating land art. This might involve using non-invasive techniques or ensuring that the artwork
    1. Conceptual and expressive: Eco-friendly land art often conveys deeper meanings or concepts related to nature, human interaction with the environment, or ecological issues. It invites viewers to contemplate their relationship with the natural world.

    Andy Goldsworthy, an eco-friendly land artist, sculptor, photographer and environmentalist stresses the importance of touch, the transient passage of time and the weather that surrounds us. He says, “The weather—rain, sun, snow, hail, calm—is that external space made visible. When I touch a rock, I am touching and working the space around it. It is not independent of its surroundings and the way it sits tells how it came to be there.” Goldsworthy uses materials like leaves, stones, and ice to create intricate, site-specific artworks that interact with the elements. In Iris Leaves with Rowan Berries, he has used green long iris leaves floating in a dark still pond. These leaves form abstract grids in the water, with red cherries floating inside these grids. The shadow of trees, the sky, and their natural colors comprise the art.

Icicle Star, joined with saliva is another one of Goldsworthy’s art works. It’s a star made out of an icicle installed in a snow-covered part of a hill.

Richard Long’s work involves long walks through landscapes, during which he arranges natural materials to create patterns or circles. His sculptures, “textworks” and drawings become a record of his journey and the environment he traverses.

Nils-Udo creates large-scale installations using natural materials, often integrated seamlessly into forests, bodies of water, or open fields. His works include art in urban spaces and paintings that evoke a sense of wonder and connectedness to the environment. He describes his works as, “Drawing with flowers, painting with clouds, and writing with water.” His website features several beautiful photographs of his works.

 

Patrick Dougherty creates whimsical and intricate sculptures using branches and saplings. His sculptures often resemble structures from folklore or mythology, blending art and nature.

 

Chris Drury uses natural materials to create intricate patterns and designs. His installations highlight the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the delicate balance of nature. Edge of Chaos is a boxed book featuring 45 years of his art works. In his words, “I also work in art and science. I make installations inside and make works on paper, works with maps, digital and video art, and works with mushrooms. My work makes connections between different phenomena in the world, see more and links to the artists:  https://www.advanceesg.org/eco-friendly-land-art/ https://www.advanceesg.org/eco-friendly-land-art/