Thursday, 21 June 2007

Anthony Gormley/Blind Light





One of the best exhibitions I have been to! The work of the artist is very intelligent and makes a lot of sense which I often can't find in contemporary art!
Antony Gormley's work centres on the body, as subject, object and place. The exhibition takes you on a journey through different kinds of space.
How do we react when disorientated? How do we relate to architecture and the built environment?
Within the exhibition space is defined by crowds and solidary figures out of concrete, steel, cast iron or lead. Sometimes only the voids where bodies could be are represented.
There is an outside part to the exhibition called Event Horizon. Life sized figures surround Southbank on rooftops and pavements.
A very interactive and impressive exhibition not to be missed! Especially the surreal experience in the blind room!