Cower (2025)

The Weight of Fear in a Bronze Form

Cower is a bronze sculpture that embodies the overwhelming weight of societal fear, helplessness, and submission. The kneeling posture conveys both reverence and distress, a reaction to the uncertainty and crises that shape the modern world.

Concept and Inspiration

Inspired by Antony Gormley’s use of the human figure as a vessel for universal emotion, Cower strips away individual identity, allowing it to stand as a symbol of collective anxiety. The piece reflects personal fears of inaction, societal collapse, and the silence surrounding urgent global issues.

Material and Technique

• Cast in bronze, reinforcing the permanence of fear.

• The contorted posture highlights self-protection, retreat, and vulnerability.

• Every detail is crafted to evoke an instinctive reaction from the viewer.

Interacting with the Work

The sculpture invites the audience to consider their own fears—do they feel frozen in place, or are they driven to act? Cower is not just about fear itself, but the frustration of living in a world that often ignores its most pressing issues.