Six cast iron figures, moulded by the sculptor Antony Gormley have been placed near and along the Water of Leith. This one is near the Gallery of Modern Art (there's also another in the grounds of the art gallery, another four along the river and one at Leith Docks). I really like the way it's been positioned, it doesn't seem at all intrusive. I hope the wildlife agrees!They have caused a bit of a stir and some of them have been dressed in t-shirts to cover their modesty!
I recently discovered another Edinburgh based blogger who likes to walk along the Water of Leith. You can see Debbie's wonderful photos at her blog dfgphotography.
for Weekend Reflections
I love Anthony Gormley's work and some of his ideas. The statues look wonderful. It will be interesting to see how the metal fares against the water. It is a permanent installation? xJ
ReplyDeleteOutstanding artwork and your picture is really beautiful!I would love to visit this Gallery of Modern Art!
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Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg
Some day I must get down to Edinburgh and see these for myself.
ReplyDeleteFantastic artwork! I really had to look twice it is so lifelike! What a great reflection for the day! Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
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Very interesting. When you mentioned cast iron I didn't immediately realize that they must be painted.
ReplyDeleteI too had to look twice - it looked like a real person standing there. A great picture of a beautiful work of art.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photograph. I must get up and visit the Water of Leith one of these days.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy it must be to share time with him. Please have a great start into the weekend.
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What an interesting artists. Thanks for that link.
ReplyDeleteAnd this is a great photo. If one didn't know about the installation...
There go those Europeans again ....... =:<)
ReplyDeleteWell, he's just skinny dipping. Just another element of the environment.
ReplyDeleteI also had to look twice before enlarging the photo to see if it was a real human. If that were placed in a stream here, there would be a huge uproar, no doubt.
I really like Gormley's work. I, too, am wondering how the cast iron will weather.
I really enjoy Gormley's work, these figures are great fun, some people are funny aren't they.... dressing them in tshirts!!
ReplyDeleteThis is great. You made me smile by telling us some people have dressed this sculpture and the other five. :)
ReplyDeleteTee shirts indeed! Some people are simply silly. Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot of the Gormley! Where was it taken exactly? I found the Stockbridge one but couldn't get a decent angle from up on the street. I'll probably have to go down by the river to get the shot.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to pick your brains about Water of Leith as you seem to know a bit about it and I'm just discovering it's wonders.
Speaking of Gormley, have you visited Jupiter Artland? It has some really interesting sculptures, including one by Gormley.
Thanks for linking to my blog! :-)
Oh, sorry I didn't notice you'd already mentioned where this Gormley is. That's right near my work so I might visit soon!!
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