In the heart of Edinburgh, where the Water of Leith meets the sky, stands a figure. A solitary sentinel seemingly frozen in time. This, my friends, is 6 TIMES SKY, a sculpture by renowned artist Antony Gormley. 6 TIMES SKY is part of a larger series, “6 Times”, commissioned to grace the area between the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Leith Docks. Six life-size iron figures, each gazing in a different direction, invite contemplation about our place in the world. 6 TIMES SKY, as its name suggests, looks upwards. Gormley, known for using his own body as the model for his works, encourages us to reflect on human vulnerability and our relationship with the environment. The sculptures are exposed to the elements, their iron bodies slowly transforming with time and weather. This rust, Gormley argues, is not decay but a natural process, a testament to the passage of time and the ever-changing nature of our world. As you stand before 6 TIMES SKY, take a moment to look up. What do you see? Perhaps, like the sculpture, you’ll find yourself contemplating the vastness of the sky and your place within it.
Duke Street United Reformed Church
Hidden within the bustling streets of Leith, Duke Street United Reformed Church has witnessed over 150 years of Edinburgh’s history.