what artist made the angel of the north ?

Answer 1

Antony Gormley

The 208-tonne “Angel” basically takes the form of a human figure based on artist Antony Gormley's own body. At 20 metres high, the Angel is higher than a five-storey building. Its wings are 54 metres wide - almost the same as a jumbo jet.

Overlooking the A1 at Gateshead, at least 90,000 motorists a day will pass by the sculpture. Rail passengers travelling on the East Coast mainline from London to Edinburgh will also see the angel as they approach Newcastle.

Under construction at Hartlepool Steel Fabrications

The sculpture has been created by the artist as his own response to the site, which had already been chosen as the location for a ‘landmark’ work of public art. It is a stark, otherwise unremarkable, skyline site visible from a distance. The artist has described how he felt this called for a feature which would link between earth and sky.

Some facts about the ‘Angel of the North’:

It is made of weather resistant steel, containing copper, which forms a patina on the surface that mellows with age

Below the structure are massive concrete piles 22 metres deep anchoring it to the solid rock beneath

The body is hollow to allow for internal inspections with an access door high up on a shoulder blade

It is built to last for more than 100 years and withstand winds of more than 100 miles per hour


About the Artist
Antony Gormley was born in 1950, and is at the forefront of a generation of celebrated younger British artists who emerged during the 1980s. He has exhibited work around the world and has major public works in the USA, Japan, Australia, Norway and Eire. Public work in Britain can be seen in locations as diverse as the crypt at Winchester Cathedral and Birmingham city centre.

In 1994 he won the prestigious Turner Prize. His work is currently on show in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Gallery, British Museum and the Henry Moore Sculpture Gallery in Leeds

Answer 2

You could have a look at Goya's Horrors of War. While not exactly to do with obsession, it's strong stuff with regard to corpses. Jake and Dinos Chapman did a variation on the theme. They have also made models with body parts in the wrong place (also strong stuff). Sorry that I don't know of an exact match for you. An introduction to the subject may be The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Tulp by Rembrandt.

Answer 3

Antony Gormley

Answer 4

The Angel was created by internationally renowned sculptor, Antony Gormley.

Answer 5

Yes its Gormley. If you happen to be in London or around, he has an exhibition at the Southbank Center that is really good.

Answer 6

Antony Gormley.....and it's a great piece of art!

Answer 7

A bad one.

Answer 8

anthony gormley.
And its very good.