I actually went to see this exhibition in 2002, Tate Modern London. I immediately was intrigued by the figures but was not sure what interested me at first. After looking up the exhibition again I began to appreciate how spectacular it actually was. I admire the way Jamie Fobert Architects were able to create and display life size sculptures in such a vast area without losing their impact. This was helped by a brilliant structural decision to erect two free standing walls, creating a sense of enclosure.
I enjoyed the fact that they didn't follow the traditional method of display for many of these works- raised on plinths. This way enabled the viewer to get up close and personal, and meet the sculptures eye-to-eye. This rigor and simplicity of the installation unifies the exhibition and gives the work a sense of "calm and strength."
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