The book is structured thematically over four chapters. Living statues take their place on antony gormleys fourth. One and other 2000 reflects gormley s individual concerns with isolation and claustrophobia, but the figure has lost any distinct features and, as such, represents the universal. Dynamic and thoughtprovoking, antony gormley on sculpture is essential reading for anyone fascinated by sculpture and its long and complex history as a medium. Even casual fans will recognize event horizon, a collection of thirty one lifesize casts of the artists body that have been installed atop buildings in places like londons south bank and new yorks madison square, and field, formed by tens of thousands of. It consists of 100 castiron lifesize replicas of his body. The book weighs in at more than 4lb of sepulchral and textured grey, a. This doorstop of a book commemorates the 2,400 people who stood for an hour each on the fourth plinth in trafalgar square for 100 days last year to. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Jul, 2009 sculptor antony gormley created another place. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Discover book depositorys huge selection of antony gormley books online. Even casual fans will recognize event horizon, a collection of thirtyone lifesize casts of the artists body that have been installed atop buildings in places like londons south bank and new yorks madison square, and field, formed by tens of thousands. Speaking in 2005, antony gormley said the installation was the poetic response to the individual and universal sentiments associated with emigration sadness at leaving, but the hope of a new future in another place.
The estimated speaking fee range to book antony gormley for your event is available upon request. A documentary record of gormley s crowdsourcing public art work on trafalgar squares fourth plinth. Over a period of 100 days from july to october 2009, 2400 people stood on t. One and other was a live artwork by sculptor antony gormley which took place over 100 days during the summer of 2009. Lavishly illustrated, this book will be of interest to not only art lovers, curators, and critics, but also artists and art students. One and other by antony gormley randomly selected from 35,000 applicants, they gave lessons in gymnastics and swing dance, they dressed as chimps, werewolves, kings, robots and buzz lightyear. Oct 05, 2015 one of the most exciting sculptors of our time, antony gormley is the creator of breathtaking public installations. By the time the big book of gormleys plinth people came out, critics were loudly wondering if one and other really meant much.
One and other 2000 reflects gormleys individual concerns with isolation and claustrophobia, but the figure has lost any distinct features and, as such, represents the universal antony gormley was born in london in 1950 and read archaeology, anthropology and art history at trinity college, cambridge. Sefton council controversially sought to remove these sculptures, however, such was their popularity that funding was raised privately by the south sefton development trust to ensure that another place remained on permanent display. Antony gormley on sculpture by antony gormley overdrive. Having worked on sky arts coverage of the one and other event in trafalgar square, i was asked to produce a five minute piece to make people laugh, make them cry, and sum up the spirit of the fourth plinth event. Sir antony mark david gormley, obe born 30 august 1950, is a british sculptor. Tuning into antony gormleys one and other live project, the guests this week were the art critic brian sewell and writer, comedienne sandy toxvig. After spending three years in india he returned to london and continued studying. Antony gormley on sculpture by antony gormley, hardcover. Antony gormley, model, white cube bermondsey, 28 november 2012 photo. The dual figure has continually recurred in gormleys work, taking its cue from brancusis the kiss 1907 in an investigation of two bodies becoming one. One and other by antony gormley 2010, hardcover for sale. Sewell was scathing about the work, he doesnt agree with it and says it detracts from the national gallery. Antony gormley was born in london in 1950 and read archaeology, anthropology and art history at trinity college, cambridge. Books by antony gormley author of antony gormley on sculpture.
This is the first book to focus on gormleys thoughts on sculpture, positioning his career and artistic philosophy in relation to. 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. What do the wellcome trust and antony gormley have in common. This is the first book to focus on gormleys thoughts on sculpture, positioning his career and artistic philosophy in relation to its history. A massive field of 200,000 clay figures my modern met. 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. The aim is to capture the emotional intensity and the personally transformative. Gormley says of this project, i wanted to work with people and to make a work. Running 247, over the course of 100 days and nights, participants occupied the plinth in one hour time slots. Produced by artichoke in partnership with sky arts. There is a also a characteristic sculpture by gormley suspended from the ceiling in the foyer of the wellcome collection, 183 euston road, welcoming visitors.
Commissioned by the mayor of london for the fourth plinth. Oct 14, 2010 buy one and other slp by antony gormley isbn. Martin herbert questions whether antony gormleys controversial work. Even casual fans will recognize event horizon, a collection of thirtyone lifesize casts of the artists body that have been installed atop buildings in places like londons south bank and new yorks madison square, and field, formed by tens of thousands of standing clay. Day one of antony gormley s one and other project has already passed, with green balloons, grayson perry and a gatecrasher all making an appearance.
Antony gormley courtesy white cube image 1 of 6 antony gormley photo. Looking back at the paths you have taken is a really important exercise by allie biswas antony gormley b1950, london has spent more than three decades exploring the possibilities of sculpture, specifically thinking about the relationship of. In his 20072010 piece event horizon, he placed several dozen lifesize casts of his own body on urban rooftops, where they looked out over streets and squares. Over a period of 100 days from july to october 2009, 2,400 people stood on t. The one and other archived website captures details from those 100 days including live video recordings of those who took part, with additional. A documentary art book by gormley, entitled one and other, was published in the uk by jonathan cape on 14 october 2010. Antony gormleys most popular book is naoto fukasawa. In these artworks he examined aspects of the human presence in the world, often employing more than one figure placed within a landscape or. It was an amazing experience, totally unique and one of a kind. When i was selected to take part in the one and other project, i was thrilled and delighted. Antony gormley speakers bureau and booking agent info. Oct 29, 2010 one and other by antony gormley randomly selected from 35,000 applicants, they gave lessons in gymnastics and swing dance, they dressed as chimps, werewolves, kings, robots and buzz lightyear.
The project began at 9 am on monday 6 july 2009, and ran until 14 october. Apr 30, 2012 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 artist. The book will contain studio portraits of all the plinthers prior to their appearance. Even casual fans will recognize event horizon, a collection of thirtyone lifesize casts of the artists body that have been installed atop buildings in places like londons south bank and new yorks madison square, and field, formed by tens of thousands of. Texts by hugh brody, lee hall, darian leader, alphonso lingis and hans ulrich obrist exposure, lelystad, the municipality of lelystad, the netherlands. One and other by antony gormley goodreads share book. Dec 03, 2012 antony gormley, model, white cube bermondsey, 28 november 2012 photo. Jan 19, 2016 explore joanna1737s board anthony gormley. Antony gormley s work places human forms into eyeopening new contexts, asking us to reconsider our own place in the world.
This doorstop of a book commemorates the 2,400 people who stood for an hour each on the fourth plinth in trafalgar square for 100 days last year to make up antony gormleys art work one and other. Gormley says of this project, i wanted to work with people and to make a work about our collective. Sculpture studios are particularly fascinating places. Gormley has long been a supporter of wellcome collection, referring to our exhibitions and library as a laboratory of possibility. The first person to officially occupy the plinth was rachel wardell from lincolnshire. Antony gormley has 30 books on goodreads with 679 ratings.
Commissioned by the mayor of london for the fourth plinth with funds from arts council england. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book s binding. Gormleys another place 1997 was intended as a temporary installation at crosby beach in lancashire. Antony gormley over a period of 100 days from july to october 2009, 2,400 people stood on the fourth plinth in trafalgar square for one hour. Ive been told that this reduced antony gormley to tears. Antony gormley generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Day one of antony gormleys one and other project has already passed, with green balloons, grayson perry and a gatecrasher all making. It has been permanently sited in england on merseyside since 2007. Over the past decade the iron men have become intrinsically linked to seftons communities and its visitors. We have now a veritable plinth of a book to mark, illustrate, and in part explain this. Oct 05, 2009 tuning into antony gormleys one and other live project, the guests this week were the art critic brian sewell and writer, comedienne sandy toxvig. They were free to do as they chose during this period in the spotlight. These sculptures introduced a new binary dimension to his work. In an exclusive extract from his new book, antony gormley, britains foremost sculptor, reveals the. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping.
Books by antony gormley author of antony gormley on. In 2010 random house produced a 700 page book, including portraits of. Antony gormleys work places human forms into eyeopening new contexts, asking us to reconsider our own place in the world. Other examples include gormleys growth 1987, dawn 1988 and landing ii of the same year. Antony gormley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. This beautifully presented book is the perfect reminder of a wonderful arts project not just for the actual plinthers, but for anyone who takes an interest in modern art. Antony gormley is a turner prizewinning sculptor whose bestknown for several public sculptures and installations around england, as well as event horizon in 2010 in madison square, new york. Jun 23, 2009 good morning music vr 360 positive vibrations 528hz the deepest healing boost your vibration duration. 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 artist. One and other by antony gormley 2010 1014 antony gormley on. Sep 14, 2009 this entry was posted on september 14, 2009 at 1. Antony gormley s most popular book is naoto fukasawa. One of the most exciting sculptors of our time, antony gormley is the creator of breathtaking public installations. Oct 16, 2015 one of the most exciting sculptors of our time, antony gormley is the creator of breathtaking public installations.