Gillie and Marc

Gillie and Marc are internationally acclaimed public artists, travelling across the globe with messages of love, hope, and equality. They depict whimsical scenes of hybrid lovers on remarkable adventures, local heroes being honoured in bronze, and stories of endangered wildlife calling for help, using their art as a call to action. With creativity as their tool, Gillie and Marc are on a mission to make art for a better tomorrow.

This innovative book showcases the transformative power of public art, celebrating Gillie and Marc’s 30-year journey of creating thought-provoking installations that ignite change, inspire hope, and unite communities. Public art is much more than an aesthetic. It is powerful. It inspires, tells stories, brings people together, and sparks curiosity. Most importantly, it is a catalyst for change. The responsibility of being a public artist is huge, but it is also an honour. - Gillie and Marc

About the Authors

Gillie and Marc have been called the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s history by the New York Times. Creating some of the world’s most innovative public sculptures, Gillie and Marc are spreading messages of love, equality, and conservation. Referred to by the media as “the world’s most loving artists”, they have worked side by side for over 30 years. Their highly coveted sculptures and paintings can be seen in galleries and public sites in over 250 cities. They have won the Allens People’s Choice Award at Sydney’s iconic Sculpture by the Sea twice, as well as the Kids’ Choice Award. They’re Archibald Prize Finalists and have won the Biennale di Chianciano among other awards and accolades.

The artists are best known for their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as soul mates.

Their art has raised awareness for conservation through their monumental public sculptures, generating hundreds of thousands in donations to wildlife charities. They are also the founders of the international public art movement for gender equality, Statues For Equality.