Antony Gormley’s sculptures on Crosby Beach are the main reason I wanted to go to Liverpool. “Another Place” is 100 life-sized cast iron figures looking out to sea. Some are on the beach and some submerged in the ocean, spanning 3km of the coast.
We turned up on a cool, sunny morning. The scene was peaceful. I reckon that on a dark and cloudy day, it would feel quite eerie. As it was, the motionless figures on the sand were a little bit spooky. The ones in the water looked like men wading out to drown.
Nevertheless, Crosby beach feels very local and the silent figures mingle with the township, their children and their pets. I’d love to go back for summer twilight.
~ Spotted Cow
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Very interesting sculptures. I have read about them so it is good to see a few more pictures of them…(Suzanne)
You’ll have to put it on your list to go and see for real. He has made other installations around Europe as well.
That’s breathtaking! A litttle bit scary, but beautiful nonetheless!
Yes, it’s amazing that something can be both beautiful and a bit spooky at the same time. It makes it very intriguing !