
Man Rock
1982
A monumental human figure merges with raw, geological mass in Antony Gormley's *Man Rock*, blurring the boundary between the organic human form and the ancient permanence of stone. The work embodies Gormley's ongoing exploration of the body as a site of transformation, positioning the figure as both emerging from and absorbed into the earth. This tension between presence and material dissolution invites contemplation of humanity's place within the natural world.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 6, 2016
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