“The works attempt to render the body as a field and to feel the body not as a knowable object, but as a subjective space of becoming.”
— Antony GormleyCelebrated for his sculptures, installations, and public artworks that probe the relationship between the human body and space, Antony Gormley has cemented his position as Britain’s foremost sculptor in the global art scene. Gormley’s innovative and thought-provoking works seek to challenge conventional notions of space, time, and the individual’s place in society. Besides his exploration of the body in relation to its space, the artist also investigates a range of other themes such as the universal experiences of humanity, the passage of time, and the interplay between presence and absence through his creative practice.
In capturing the silhouette of a figure looking out towards an expansive seascape, Gormley investigates themes of human presence, vulnerability, and our connection to the natural world through Minefield I. The present work recalls Gormley’s iconic sculpture, ANOTHER TIME in Margate and invites viewers to contemplate the relationship between the human figure and the environment that it occupies. Overcome with a pervasive blackness, Mindfield I evokes a sense of longing and melancholic gravitas. As the tides ebb and flow, the figure becomes partially submerged, further emphasising the transient nature of the human form.
Installation shot of Antony Gormley’s sculpture ANOTHER TIME in Margate
Image Courtesy of Turner Contemporary’s InstagramKai-Yin Lo and Her Collecting Journey
Born in Hong Kong, Kai-Yin Lo is an individual of many talents. Renowned as a jewellery designer, cultural historian, curator, and avid collector, Lo cultivated her refined taste in art through a multitude of enriching experiences which have continued to shape her creative journey until today. Besides being celebrated for her own jewellery brand and designs that pay tribute to Chinese history, Kai-Yin Lo has also earned numerous accolades within the creative field. Most notably, Lo curated a groundbreaking solo exhibition for the modern master Wu Guanzhong at the British Museum in 1992, which was a rarity at the time and reflected her vision in transcending conventional artistic boundaries through melding the cultural heritages of the East and West.
Kai-Yin Lo’s passion in bridging cultures is demonstrated through her many contributions to society. Lo is currently on the board of M+ and the Hong Kong Design Centre, a member of Tate Modern’s Asia Pacific Art Acquisition Committee, and an esteemed visiting professor at Central Saint Martins in London and the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing.
Provenance
Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2012
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF KAI-YIN LO
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Mindfield I
signed, titled and dated '"Mindfield I" Antony Gormley 2008' on a label affixed to the reverse
carbon and casein on paper
18.7 x 27.9 cm. (7 3/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
Executed in 2008.
Estimate
HK$80,000 - 120,000
€9,400-14,100
$10,300-15,400
Sold for HK$88,900
Angela Tian
Associate Specialist, Head of New Now Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art, Hong Kong
+852 2318 2058
AngelaTian@phillips.com
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Hong Kong Auction 29 March 2024
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