Antony Gormley – Testing a World View Essay Example

the actual identity of the sculptures. It is an extraordinary thought which makes this composition seem more exciting to me and anything from outdated. The sculptures invite me closer and make me more aware of my own body and make me want to explore this "unconsciously communication".

The main reason why these sculptures work and evoke feelings, is the certain relationship it has with the space in which it is contained.The sculptures seem to compliment the surrounding space in my opinion, in the sense that the sculptures themselves are hollow and contain their own space confined in a solid "cage". But it would create tension with the space surrounding them as it is the same "confinement", maybe resulting in displacement? But there are certain elements within the space in which the sculptures are "confined" or "fused" with. The striking white walls not only contrast with the black sculptures but also bring a strong sense of life or freshness to the composition.What I find slightly confusing is the wooden flooring, which was used as opposed to using another white feature, it however "closes" this open space and brings the sculptures closer and shares its collective space giving a smaller atmosphere.

Another striking feature is the windows in this composition. There's no need for the artificial light as the windows will let through day light altering the space and bringing in a sense of time within the work. But that confuses me more as to why there are artificial lights next to the windows?Likely to create different effects with the surroundings as day light changes, lighting the left hand section, giving a contrasted feel among the composition.

Which is really weird as to how these simple elements can give such a different view to this one piece? Confirming that each person who views this composition receives a different perception of it, and just a close step towards breaking down the boundaries between space and time.

Finally, although people will think that these sculptures are everything about this composition but I strongly think that surrounding space itself adds more to the overall composition.