Sir Antony Gormley | Making Space

One of the world's greatest living artists and former winner of the Turner Prize, Sir Antony Gormley, joins Roundhouse CEO and Artistic Director Marcus Davey on Making Space; exploring creativity as a vital social force.

Antony talks about the profound significance of clay—a material he believes grounds us and allows us to "think and to feel through making". He reveals how his need to "make a mess" in his garden shed shaped his early work and how his celebrated works, like the sculpture that sits on top of the Roundhouse, are rooted in the place, community, and history where they stand.

Hear Antony's unique perspective on accessing a place of infinite possibility within the mind, which he calls the "darkness of the body":

“But in the space where there are no things, everything is possible.”

Making Space is a six-episode series, featuring intimate conversations with leading artists and thinkers connected to the Roundhouse. You can hear the first episode with Oscar-winning actor, writer, producer, and director Daniel Kaluuya wherever you get your podcasts. The next episode is out on 29 April with poet and author Cecilia Knapp. Series two will be announced in May.
The Roundhouse is a youth charity and independent multi-arts venue based in Camden, London. Set within a Grade II* listed performance space, it is the UK’s leading creative centre for young people, engaging more than 10,000 young people annually through its creative youth programme.

Credits
Guest: Antony Gormley
Host: Marcus Davey
Audio Producer: Mia Campbell
Editor: Sarah Warren
Theme music by Shunaji
Senior Producer: Marie Horner