Jim Denevan

Jim Denevan
Born 1961 (age 56–57)
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Nationality American
Known for Sculpture
Land art
Earthworks
Notable work Vancouver Sculpture Biennale
Lake Baikal Russia
Movement Land art
Earthworks
Patron(s) The Anthropologist
Vancouver Sculpture Biennale

Jim Denevan (born 1961) is an American chef and artist who creates temporary land art. He is also the founder of Outstanding in the Field, a traveling farm dinner series.

Biography

The passion for sand drawing (and land art) came to Jim Denevan when surfing. He realized how the beaches were empty canvas, and felt the appeal the fill the void.[1]

March 2010, Denevan was commissioned by The Anthropologist to create a large scale drawing on Lake Baikal. The drawing is the world's largest single artwork.[2][3] A documentary of the journey and artwork called Art Hard was released in 2011. The short version of the film premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and was also accepted at the Carmel Art and Film Festival, DocNYC Film Festival, Milwaukee Short Film Festival and ION International Film Festival.

Work

Land art

Jim Denevan works with natural materials to create massive scale drawings in sand, ice, and soil. His sculptures are not placed in the landscape, rather, the landscape is the means of their creation. His process goes beyond drawing and implies a spiritual land-finding process.[1]

Jim Denevan uses a stick and a rake to draw on sand. His creations usually last a few hours before being washed away by the tides. Aerial photography or video is needed to comprehend the final work.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Jim Denevan". Kqed.org. May 2005. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Sand drawing the world's largest single artwork". The Daily Telegraph. 2009-12-16. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  3. ↑ Artinfo Sept. 4 2010
  • Jim Denevan's Web Site
  • Outstanding in the Field website
  • Jim Denevan - CBS News Sunday Morning - Original Air Date: 2008-01-20
  • "Jim Denevan's sand art covers miles of desert". The Daily Telegraph. 2008-07-03. Retrieved 2010-08-29.


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