Gillie and Marc facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gillie and Marc
Gillie and Marc with their dog Indie in their home, 2017

Gillie and Marc Schattner are an Australian artist team. They are famous for their amazing sculptures, which often feature animals or characters that are part human and part animal. Their art is displayed all over the world in public places, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. They also create paintings, street art, and statues of people.

Who Are Gillie and Marc?

Gillie and Marc are a married couple who work together on all their art. They believe that art can make the world a better place. They often use their art to share important messages about wildlife and nature. Their unique way of working together makes their art very special.

What Kind of Art Do They Make?

Gillie and Marc are best known for their sculptures. Many of these sculptures are of animals, like rhinos, elephants, and dogs. They also create interesting characters that mix humans and animals, like their "Dogman" and "Rabbitgirl" figures. These characters often show friendship and love.

Public Art Around the World

A big part of Gillie and Marc's work is creating public art. This means their sculptures are placed in parks, city squares, and other open spaces. People can see and interact with their art every day. This helps their messages reach many more people. Their sculptures can be found in cities like New York City, London, and Singapore.

Messages in Their Art

Gillie and Marc often use their art to raise awareness about important issues. For example, they have created many sculptures of endangered animals. These artworks help people think about how important it is to protect wildlife. They want their art to inspire people to care more about animals and the environment.

Other Art Forms

Besides sculptures, Gillie and Marc also create paintings. Their paintings often feature the same animal and human-animal characters from their sculptures. They also do street art, which adds color and creativity to city walls.

Famous Artworks

Gillie and Marc have created many memorable artworks. Some of their most famous pieces include:

• The Last Three Rhinos: This powerful sculpture features the last three northern white rhinos. It helps people remember how important it is to protect endangered species.
• King Nyani: This giant gorilla sculpture is a friendly reminder of the beauty of wildlife. It encourages people to appreciate and protect gorillas.
• Paparazzi Dogs: These fun sculptures show dogs acting like paparazzi photographers. They are often placed in public spaces, making people smile and think about the role of animals in our lives.

Images for kids

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  A Paparazzi Dog, on permanent display in Hunter Street, Newcastle, Australia

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  Last Three bronze sculpture in Astor place New York

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  King Nyani in Hudson Yard New York City