Antony Gormley: Being Human Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Antony Gormley: Being Human?

Alan Yentob meets sculptor Antony Gormley, creator of the iconic Angel of the North, and uncovers the influences that have shaped his life and work. Across a career spanning more than 40 years, Gormley has used sculpture as a means to examine the human condition. He explains how his strict Catholic childhood and his subsequent search for enlightenment in India influenced his decision to become a sculptor. 'If you are brought up a Catholic you may lose your Catholicism but the fact is it has marked you for life. And the need to replace its belief system with something else becomes your life's work.' Imagine shows rare archive footage of the creation of Gormley's key works, including the sculptor being fully encased in plaster to create casts of his own body, as well as footage of the installation of the Angel of the North. We also follow exhibitions this year in Paris, Florence and on Lundy Island.

the director's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Antony Gormley (Self)'s journey. Across a career spanning more than 40 years, Gormley has used sculpture as a means to examine the human condition.

How Does Antony Gormley (Self)'s Story End?

• Antony Gormley: Antony Gormley's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Alan Yentob (Self - Presenter): Alan Yentob's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.

What Does the Ending of Antony Gormley: Being Human Mean?

The ending of Antony Gormley: Being Human brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Antony Gormley's story may not satisfy all audiences.