Gillie and Marc
A Few of Our Favourite Things Plus Hippos, 2022, Giclée print, 127cm x 85.1cm
Gillie and Marc
Details
1979
Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Independent artist
1965
Born in Melbourne, Australia
Independent Artist
Their art spans various mediums, including sculpture, painting, and mixed media, often featuring playful anthropomorphic animals, reflecting their inclusivity of diverse values.
NEW YORK TIMES: The most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s History
The husband-and-wife duo are on a mission to make art for a better tomorrow. They are best known for their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as best friends and soul mates. Their art is known for its use of bold and bright colours, and for the way it invites people from all walks of life to participate in their vision of a more connected and compassionate world. Spanning a variety of mediums, including sculpture, painting, and mixed media, their art often features playful, anthropomorphic animals that embody their message of inclusivity and unity.
Through their art, Gillie and Marc have created a world that is both unique and inviting, one that celebrates the beauty of diversity and encourages us all to embrace our differences and come together as one.
‘We are two people working as one, with a single vision — something no one else is doing in art’.
Gillie and Marc are also passionate eco-warriors and have dedicated their lives to protecting nature. Gillie grew up with the wildlife in Zambia and Marc studied chimpanzees in Tanzania as a young man.
Over time, the artists developed a deep appreciation for all living things and a desire to preserve the magnificence of the natural world. A unique form of Last March contemporary conservation, these sculptures have raised unprecedented awareness and funds to save some of the world’s most endangered animals.
Worldwide Accolades and Awards
Gillie and Marc’s acclaimed public art pieces adorn major cities around the world, including London, New York, Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney. Their accolades include being finalists for the Archibald Prize, winning the Italian Kiwanis Biennial, receiving the People’s Choice Award in both 2016 and 2018, winning the Children’s Choice Award in the 2016 Seaside Sculpture, and receiving the People’s Choice Award at the 2019 Bayside Arts Festival.
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