Open clasp
2014
Open Clasp is a monumental unique sculpture by British artist Antony Gormley, constructed from 4 mm Corten steel and standing nearly two metres tall. The work depicts a standing human figure assembled entirely from interlocking geometric blocks and rectangular volumes, embodying Gormley's signature exploration of the body as architectural form. The oxidised steel surface lends the piece a rich, darkened patina that reinforces its sense of material weight and physical presence. Hand signed by the artist and accompanied by a gallery issued Certificate of Authenticity, this is a singular work of exceptional rarity.
- Medium
- 4 mm Corten steel
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Online · Artsy
Notes
Unique work. Certificate of Authenticity issued by gallery. Hand-signed by artist. Listed with options to Make an Offer or Purchase. Artsy platform listing.
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Richard Serra
American · b. 1938
Serra similarly created monumental steel sculptures that engage with space and the human body's experience within it, sharing Gormley's interest in how large scale forms transform physical environments.
George Segal
American · b. 1924
Segal produced cast figurative sculptures placed in public and gallery spaces, exploring human presence and absence through the body in ways that closely parallel Gormley's preoccupations.
Juan Muñoz
Spanish · b. 1953
Muñoz created large scale figurative installations that meditate on the human form, solitude, and spatial relationships, sharing Gormley's conceptual use of repeated or isolated figures to evoke psychological and existential states.
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