Its starts with the legs, which protrude 13m above the ground. Photograph by Geoff Wiggins.

Early stages of the build with rope access.This is about pelvis height! Photograph by Geoff Wiggins

Waste Man is set alight as part of a Channel 4 film. Photograph by Geoff Wiggins

Waste Man. The head at sunset. Photograph by Geoff Wiggins.

Waste Man. Close up of the head. Photograph by Geoff Wiggins.

Waste Man. All things considered, not a particularly good place to stand but a good photograph by Geoff Wiggins!

A few days before completion at sunset. Photograph by Geoff Wiggins

Waste Man - An Anthony Gormley sculpture partly realised by Unusual Rigging. Photograph by Geoff Wiggins.

Establishing the structure to support the chest, arms, neck and head. Photograph by Geoff Wiggins.