Jon Foreman is an artist who specializes in creating various styles of ‘Land Art’ through his practice, which he calls Sculpt the World. His work involves using rocks and found objects to create mesmerizing patterns and compositions that showcase the beauty of the natural world. Most of Jon Foreman’s work takes place on the coasts of Pembrokeshire, Wales, where he mainly lives. Be it with stones or leaves, inland or on beaches, he has even created works in derelict environments using materials such as broken glass or ashes and general debris.
The scale of Jon Foreman’s work varies massively; he may use stones or driftwood to make something small and minimal. Otherwise, he may be seen drawing massive-scale sand drawings up to 50 meters across. Despite the scale, Jon’s work is ephemeral in many ways; Most often, the weather and immediate climate will make his work disappear (be blown down/washed away by the tide), and sometimes other people will interfere. This is all part of the creative process and has proven to benefit his work.
Jon’s practice is not just something he enjoys; it is also therapy for him, an escape from the stresses of everyday life. Jon Foreman began his journey making Land Art/Sculpture while in college, but he feels his creative play with materials and innovative ideas started long before. Having grown up in Pembrokeshire, he saw the beauty of the coastline and woodlands and made use of them by collaborating with nature itself.