Conceptual artist Antony Gormley recreates surrealist designs of human bodies using iron and steel blocks. The pixelated vision applied to the anatomy gives an unconventional yet striking familiar silhouette to these 3D bodies that stand entirely made up of geometric shapes.
Gormley's work offer an unlikely perspective of the human body that strays from realism and opts for a much more abstract take. The sculptures are made with a steel base coupled with iron siding to create modular shapes. The sculptures address the notion of space and how the body and mind reside in it. Gormley describes his work as, "My work is to make bodies into vessels that both contain and occupy space. Space exists outside the door and inside the head."
What's Driving This Trend
- Pixelated Anatomy Art
- Opportunity for artists to explore abstract and unconventional representations of the human body.
- Surrealist Designs
- Potential for designers to incorporate surrealism into their creations, offering a unique and unexpected aesthetic.
- Modular Sculptures
- Opportunity for sculptors to experiment with modular shapes and structures in their artworks, creating visually engaging pieces.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for the art industry to embrace unconventional approaches and push the boundaries of traditional representations.
- Design
- Opportunity for the design industry to incorporate surrealist elements into various products, leading to visually distinct and intriguing designs.
- Sculpture
- Potential for the sculpture industry to explore the integration of modular shapes and materials, resulting in captivating and unique artworks.
