Antony gormley on sculpture book

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Recipient of the 1994 turner prize antony gormley b. In an exclusive extract from his new book, antony gormley, britains foremost sculptor, reveals the inspirations behind his key works and his. British sculptor antony gormley is wellknown for his lifesize sculptures that creatively mimic the human body, but the figurative clay mounds from his series titled field, though not as accurate in depicting mankinds form, holds deeper value for the. It consists of 100 cast iron figures facing towards the sea. Antony gormley sculpture art, abstract sculpture, gormley. Antony gormley in stavanger rough guides rough guides. Transport, a hanging sculpture by antony gormley, on display in canterbury cathedral, england, 2011. Text by antony gormley human, forma edizioni, florence, italy. Stavanger has no fewer than 23 sculptures by the contemporary british sculptor antony gormley best known for his angel of the north in england and together they constitute broken column, whose aim is to illustrate the many facets of the city and, for that matter, life and death itself. Antony gormley currently lives and works in london. Best known for the major public works that most visibly represent his rigorous and innovative approach to sculpture, gormley is a prolific and intellectual artist who has renegotiated the tension between the individual and the universal.

Antony gormleys writings, which include interviews and artists statements, evince the influence of eastern thought in his arts reflections upon being and consciousness. Dynamic and thoughtprovoking, antony gormley on sculpture is essential reading for anyone fascinated by sculpture and its long and complex history as a medium. He won the 1994 turner prize and has had solo exhibitions at the whitechapel, tate, and hayward galleries, white cube and the british. In 1994 he was awarded the turner prize and in 1999 he won the south bank prize for visual art.

Discover book depositorys huge selection of antonygormley books online. He is well known for his sculptures that use a cast of his own body as their starting point and for his largescale, outdoor installations such as angel of the north 1998 and another place 1997. Knighted in 2014 for his service to the arts, he is an honorary doctor of the university of cambridge and a fellow of trinity and jesus colleges, cambridge. Each and every sculpture is a blankfaced human figure made of cast iron and 195cm high, the same height. Winner of the turner prize in 1994, antony gormley is acclaimed internationally.

Sculptor antony gormley born 1950 has become a household name, particularly in his native britain, thanks to his prominent public installations and major solo shows. This revised and expanded second edition includes over 50 additional pages documenting. Buy antony gormley on sculpture 01 by antony gormley, mark holborn isbn. Mark holborn is an editor at random house in london. So whether or not antony gormley meant for his giant metal. Thoughtful, and prompted some good questions in me.

In 1997 gormley was made an order of the british empire obe for his services to sculpture and in 2003 he. Recent developments in gormleys sculpture have given rise to very different forms. Oct 05, 2015 buy antony gormley on sculpture 01 by antony gormley, mark holborn isbn. In 1987, he installed a 3part sculpture in the city of derry in northern ireland. This is the first book to focus on gormley s thoughts on sculpture, positioning his career and artistic philosophy. Antony gormley occupies an unusual position as a highly popular sculptor known chiefly for his angel of the north 1998, a national landmark in the uk who is also widely regarded as one of the most intellectually challenging artists working internationally. Jan 07, 2020 gormleys look ii is an anthropomorphic cast iron sculpture that features 22 iron blocks made into a twicelifesize figure. The work proved controversial due to the naked statues but has increased tourism to the beach. Antony gormley is most wellknown for his sculpture the angel of the north, which stands in gateshead in the north of england. Antony gormley sculptures for sale antony gormley art. Gormley is an exceptionally thoughtful sculptor and this book of essays shows the he is an equally capable and perceptive writer. Antony gormley on sculpture by anthony gormley, mark.

Oct 16, 2015 lavishly illustrated, this book will be of interest to not only art lovers, curators, and critics, but also artists and art students. Dynamic and thoughtprovoking, antony gormley on sculpture is essential reading for anyone fascinated by sculpture and its long and. Antony gormley on sculpture gormley, antony, holborn, mark on. Lavishly illustrated, this book will be of interest to not only art lovers, curators, and critics, but also artists and art students. In the midst of the religious conflict, gormley selected three spots along the derry walls. Anyone interested in sculpture in general not specifically gormleys will get something from this book and will contemplate 3d art through a fresh lens afterwards. Antony gormley s most popular book is naoto fukasawa. Antony gormley book calgary public library bibliocommons.

Enjoy a drones eye view of our antony gormley exhibition in this short film, narrated by. From the tidy world of piet mondrian to sculptors antony gormley and isamu noguchi the years best art titles. The figures are modelled on the artists own naked body. Antony gormleys most popular book is naoto fukasawa. Generating controversy and passion, gormleys public sculptures raise key issues about the.

Antony gormley in stavanger find out more explore book your trip books features stavanger has no fewer than 23 sculptures by the contemporary british sculptor antony gormley best known for his angel of the north in england and together they constitute broken column, whose aim is to illustrate the many facets of the city and, for that matter. The show features a series of new monumental works specially designed for the gallerys cavernous spaces. Website of british sculptor antony gormley, creator of the angel of the north, field for the british isles, and quantum cloud. Antony gormley on sculpture by antony gormley, hardcover. Separating the intent of the artist from the meaning which is gleaned by an observer is an important step in appreciating any art. Take a look inside the exhibition i see this show as a really important test ground. Jun 4, 2016 this pin was discovered by marianne westgate. As we prepare for his biggest uk exhibition in over a decade, here are 10 works you need to know from across his career. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gormley antony books online. The messages we gathered both from the asian field exhibition venue and the website, which are the fruits of intercourse between different lives and the field installation, constitute the main content of the book asian field, with creative essay untitled asian field, photographs and name list of makers and of those who have worked on the project as an important complement, hence a 3d. Irish museum of modern art, credits gormley for his rare ability to engage with the civic approval process to place his sculpture in public spaces. Antony gormley piece among first artworks for plymouths the. Discover book depositorys huge selection of antony gormley books online.

Gormley has placed his sculptures around the world in sitespecific locations, as the location of a piece is as important as the piece itself. Other public works include another place on crosby beach near liverpool and event horizon, which has been shown at many sites across the world. The exhibition, which runs from may 17 until august 19 2007, also includes even. He won the 1994 turner prize and has had solo exhibitions at the whitechapel, tate, and hayward galleries, white cube and the british museum, and internationally at the corcoran gallery, documenta and the venice. A massive field of 200,000 clay figures my modern met. Antony gormley piece among first artworks for plymouths. His works include the angel of the north, a public sculpture in gateshead in the north of england, commissioned in 1994 and erected in february 1998, another place on crosby beach near liverpool, and event horizon, a multipart site installation which premiered in. Recent developments in gormley s sculpture have given rise to very different forms. Antony gormley, living room 2017 exhibition xavier hufkens. Awarded the turner prize in 1994, he was knighted in 2014. In these artworks he examined aspects of the human presence in the world, often employing more than one figure placed within a landscape or cityscape. Best antony gormley on sculpture prime file the book has an intimate feel, as gormley reveals the artists and philosophies that have had a significant impact on his outlook british museum mag. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Antony gormley does not shy away from political issues.

The show features a series of new monumental works. London, madison square in new york, sao paulo in brazil and hong kong. He is grounded in archaeology and anthropology, and looks to asian and buddhist traditions as much as to western sculptural history. Inside australia by antony gormley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gormleys look ii is an anthropomorphic cast iron sculpture that features 22 iron blocks made into a twicelifesize figure.

Often cast from his own body, his lead and iron figures are sites for the exploration of states of being. Antony gormley has 30 books on goodreads with 683 ratings. Oct 01, 2017 for more than thirtyfive years, since his first solo exhibition at the whitechapel gallery, antony gormley has sought to explore the relationship of the human body to space and to reinvigorate and test the potential of sculpture. Books by antony gormley author of antony gormley on. Sir antony mark david gormley, obe born 30 august 1950, is a british sculptor. Jul 16, 2015 blind light at the hayward gallery is antony gormleys first major exhibition in london. An appreciation of the british artist who revitalized the human figure in sculpture.

Antony gormley occupies an unusual position as a highly populist sculptor known chiefly for his angel of the north 1998, a national landmark in the uk who is also widely regarded as one of the most intellectually challenging artists working internationally. In his sculptures, installations, and public artworks, antony gormley explores the relation of the human body to space and moments in time. May 15, 2007 blind light at the hayward gallery is antony gormley s first major exhibition in london. This is the first book to focus on gormleys thoughts on sculpture, positioning his career and artistic philosophy in relation to its history. Generating controversy and passion, gormley s public sculptures raise key issues about the. Gormleys apparent tranquillity and patience might be attributed to his buddhist philosophy.

Antony gormley on sculpture by antony gormley goodreads. Another place is a piece of modern sculpture by sir antony gormley located at crosby beach in merseyside, england. Antony gormley firmament, 2008 etching on arches velin paper, signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso, from the edition of 60 sheet. Antony gormley is a sculptor and installation artist based in london. Gormleys apparent tranquillity and patience might be attributed to his buddhist. Antony gormley sculptures for sale antony gormley art value. His works include the angel of the north, a public sculpture in gateshead in the north of. Sep 19, 2019 antony gormley on sculpture paperback 19 sept. One of the most exciting sculptors of our time, antony g. Sir antony gormley is a british sculptor whose works are concerned with space we occupy within and without our bodies.