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And this is the sound of it being washed away. Hello and Hello and welcome to the documentary in the studio from the BBC World Service,

the program that goes inside the world's most creative minds as they make new work and share it with the world.

I'm Dool Teher and in this episode we're not in the studio but on the beach examining the world of land art where nature itself becomes a canvas for creativity.

I'm John Foreman and I'm a land artist and I create work in natural spaces with natural materials like stones, leaves, driftwood or sand.

With these simple yet profound elements, he weaves intricate patterns and designs directly onto the landscape.

These earthworks feature hypnotic compositions that organize stone and sand with an all-encompassing sense of structure, balance and

beauty.

My work is very short-lived and will eventually be reclaimed by the elements,

whether that's the wind or the tide.

John's work may last as little as 10 minutes before the sea washes it away, but his philosophy

is to appreciate an artwork's beauty during its brief existence.

Beyond visual aesthetics, John's art is a tactile and sensory experience.

These images evoke a sense of wonder and resonate in the imagination

long after you've seen them.

The landscape is a huge source of inspiration for my work because I can respond to it. Nature makes me feel free and my studio is the beach.

I'd like to think that people realize that I'm working alongside nature, which is a message in itself.

We should be looking after the planet rather than just using it for what we supposedly need.

John's work is also a therapy for him, an escape from the stresses of everyday life.

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