Client Analysis: Antony Gormley

Antony Gormley is a 60 year old (38 for the purposes of this project) English sculptor, best known for his larger than life installations, most famously the Angel of the North. Growing up in West Yorkshire, he read archaeology, anthropology and the history of art in Dewsbury. Gormley traveled the world visiting India and Sri Lanka to gain further understanding of Buddism, before returning to study at Central Saint Martins College in London, completing his studies in 1979 with a post-grad course in sculpture.



Gormley has always shown a vivid fascination in human form, expressed in many of his works including Event Horizon, Iron: Man, and the much coveted Angel of the North. Having won the Turner Prize, and had works exhibited in various corners of the world, Gormley is one of the most renowned artists of his time.


His works have always formed relationships with the architecture and landscape surrounding them. 'Sculpture for an objective experience', a combined work with David Chipperfield, appears to be a functional building, however it is almost mocking the human will to turn all man-made objects into architectural forms.
He is a subdued and reserved character, preferring to keep himself to his own devices. He needs a studio space, as well as an interior and exterior exhibition space. His love of Italian cooking will require an adequately equipped kitchen.

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