Antony Gormley’s Sculptures of Mindfulness

One of Antony Gormley’s life-sized, cast-iron sculptures, molded from his own body, silently stands still at the junction between two of the busiest roads in Hong Kong: Queen’s Road Central and D’Aguilar Road. Its odd appearance—whether it is its above-average height (by Asian standards) or the stark contrast between its stance and the fast-paced buzz of commercial activities in the neighborhood—has undoubtedly generated much amusement among passersby. Many pause what they're doiong to photograph, observe and interact with the figure. One person has reportedly gone as far as filing a public complaint about the artwork being an “obstruction.” While the British artist’s sculpture has successfully broken up our daily routine and encouraged audience engagement, Gormley’s intention goes much deeper into the quest of critical thinking.

• UK
• Hong Kong