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Antony Gormley — Settlement
Antony Gormley

Settlement

Settlement by Antony Gormley presents a quietly compelling arrangement that explores the relationship between the human body and the spaces it inhabits and leaves behind. Characteristic of Gormley's practice, the work investigates themes of presence and absence, inviting viewers to consider how form and void define one another. The piece draws attention to the boundaries between the individual and the surrounding environment, encouraging a meditative reflection on place, belonging, and the traces we leave in the world.

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Contemporary Art Evening Sale

February 12, 2015

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Antony Gormley, Settlement

Settlement by Antony Gormley presents a quietly compelling arrangement that explores the relationship between the human body and the spaces it inhabits and leaves behind. Characteristic of Gormley's practice, the work investigates themes of presence and absence, inviting viewers to consider how form and void define one another. The piece draws attention to the boundaries between the individual and the surrounding environment, encouraging a meditative reflection on place, belonging, and the traces we leave in the world.

Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Architectural, Public Art, Sculpture, Installation Art, Human Form, Cast Iron, British, Large Scale, Contemporary

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Alex Capecelatro