Another Place 1997

'Another Place' by Antony Gormley is a series of sculptures that are cast in iron. As the tide shifts, the figures emerge and submerge from the sea. I wonder what it was like for Gormley to install these figures into this setting. The artist must have contemplated the relationship between the human form and the vastness of nature. It reminds me of the times I've been at the beach staring out at the sea feeling small. The way the figures are spaced out really emphasizes a sense of isolation, while also connecting the figures to each other. This reminds me of work by Alberto Giacometti whose sculptures of elongated figures also evoke feelings of alienation and existential questioning. Artists are always in conversation with one another, drawing inspiration and pushing boundaries. 'Another Place' embraces this, inviting multiple interpretations and encouraging viewers to question their place in the world.