A Line Worth Walking

A Trace of Time: Richard Long's 'A Line Made by Walking'

Marking the Passage of Time

Richard Long's A Line Made by Walking, a seminal work from 1967, has left an enduring trace in the world of contemporary art. Spanning six decades, Long's practice has consistently explored the relationship between nature and human experience, and A Line Made by Walking embodies this concept with remarkable simplicity and effectiveness.

A Line in Time

The sculpture consists of a single line created by Long through the physical act of walking. By traversing a designated path, he leaves a subtle but profound mark on the landscape, reflecting the ephemeral nature of human existence. The line, made by the artist's solitary footsteps, serves as a metaphor for the passage of time and the enduring presence of human activity in the natural world.