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Antony Gormley — Meme Xviii
Antony Gormley

Meme Xviii

A solid cast iron figure stands in quiet contemplation, its dense, weighty form embodying Antony Gormley's enduring exploration of the human body as a vessel for space and presence. The rough, oxidized surface of the metal amplifies a sense of elemental rawness, suggesting both vulnerability and permanence. Rooted yet restless, the sculpture invites reflection on the relationship between the self and the surrounding world.

Medium
cast iron

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Under the Influence

April 8, 2014

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Antony Gormley, Meme Xviii

A solid cast iron figure stands in quiet contemplation, its dense, weighty form embodying Antony Gormley's enduring exploration of the human body as a vessel for space and presence. The rough, oxidized surface of the metal amplifies a sense of elemental rawness, suggesting both vulnerability and permanence. Rooted yet restless, the sculpture invites reflection on the relationship between the self and the surrounding world.

Medium
cast iron
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Male Artist, Industrial Material, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Dark Tones, Human Form, Cast Iron, Three-Dimensional, Minimalism

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Alex Capecelatro