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News Release from: Ibstock Brick | Subject: 40,000 Piece Army Supported By Ibstock
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 July 2003
40,000 Piece Army Supported By Ibstock
One of the most popular and enduring installation sculptures of the last decade is still drawing public excitement and attention in galleries and other exhibition spaces.
Antony Gormley's 'Field for the British Isles' comprises 40,000 clay figures created with the assistance of Ibstock Brick The clay came from Ibstock's West Hoathly site and they were fired at its Roughdales factory in St Helen's
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 9 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The artist's concept was to have the figures made by all ages and sizes of person, in order to obtain a wide variation between the images within the basic parameters.
The rudimentary human figures, between about three and seven inches in height are characterised by two deep and empty eye sockets, and look up in mute appeal.
The cumulative effect on the viewer of the floor of an enormous room, completely covered with this silent crowd, is deeply moving.
The Field for the British Isles was made by some 120 local volunteers at Sutton Community High School, St Helens where it was assembled and dried, before firing by Ibstock.
The clay was carefully chosen by Antony Gormley from Ibstock clay samples obtained all over the British Isles for its deep terra cotta with a unique luminosity.
Small subtle variations in the colour are also introduced to catch the eye as it roams over these voiceless but compelling figures.
The 'Field for the British Isles' was the largest and most ambitious acquisition ever made by the Arts Council Collection, and was originally exhibited at The Tate Gallery, Liverpool, before touring the UK.
A six week exhibition is planned at Gloucester Cathedral during 2004.
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