Man With Open Arms - West India Avenue, London, UK - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

The bronze statue stands 2.4m tall and was created by Giles Penny in 1995.

The Wharf website tells us about the sculpture and artist:

Head thrown back and arms outstretched, the oversized figure could be in ecstasy or despair.

Giles Penny’s bronze figure stands among the trees in the centre of West India Avenue.

The sculpture prompts debate: is the man looking for inspiration, worshipping a supreme being or simply soaking up the sunshine?

Man With Open Arms is one of two sculptures by Penny bought after the Shape Of The Century exhibition in 2000. The other, Two Men On a Bench can be found by the string of restaurants on Mackenzie Walk.

Penny’s fans include the late Anita Roddick who commissioned a number of sculptures for The Body Shop’s headquarters.

Trained in formal painting, Penny also works in relief, a practice he believes to be halfway between the mediums of painting and sculpture. His sculptures are typically figurative, often possessing an innocent, humorous quality.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Man With Open Arms Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Giles Penny Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1995 Materials used: Bronze Location: West India Avenue

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