This week I chose to research the notorious Anish Kapoor. Anish was born in India and attended the prestigious boarding school: The Doon School. He later moved to the UK to attend Hornsey College of Art and the Chelsea School of Art & Design where he began his sculpture career. Kapoor became famous in the 80s for his signature geometric sculptures using simple materials. In 1995 he began working with reflective materials. He is most well known for his Cloud Gate sculpture in Downtown Chicago, also known as ‘The Bean’. His large-scale mirror-like sculptures canoe seen all over the world.
The main element that led me to dive deep into Anish Kapoor was his signature style. I was unaware of all of the sculptures he has created that resemble The Bean. As an artist who is somewhat trying to find my own style, I am envious and can deeply appreciate any artist who has a recognizable style/ trademark. I am also naturally drawn to large-scale art.
Sky Mirror, 2013
Turning the World Upside Down, 2010
drawing into space 