Gillie and Marc Schattner

Simon the Magpie - Bronze, long rope, 2016
Bronze, 172 x 37 x 53 cm

USD 2,900 – 3,600

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About the artwork

‘Some birds are not meant to be caged, that’s all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild’ This was a quote by Stephen King, a quote that greatly inspired Gillie and Marc to create this series of rope works featuring the Magpie. They are considered to be one of the most intelligent animals in the world, regarded as Australia’s songbird that can mimic many species of other birds and animals. Through this series of works, the artists aim to explore the interesting and complex characteristics of the lovable magpie. Personally, Gillie was extremely fascinated with the native birds when she first moved to Australia, especially the Magpie plucky magpie which caught her eye due to its unique and special beauty.



About the artist

Husband and wife, Marc and Gillie Schattner are Australian contemporary artists who collaborate to create art as one, applying the iconic imagery of the dog or human hybrid to celebrate the powerful spiritual relationship that exists between man and animal. Gillie and Marc reference their own remarkable love story in their works, perpetuating a pursuit of happiness and encouraging us to challenge the status quo and perceived safety of societal convention. Gillie and Marc's unparalleled love is the cornerstone of what they are and what they create. Meeting in Hong Kong, she was a nurse from England and he, a boy from the suburbs of Melbourne. Wanting only to find a soul-mate with whom to share their passions for art, travel and adventure, they were married at the foothills of Mount Everest seven years later. With a 20 year history of collaboration, Gillie and Marc's works (paintings and sculptures) have received worldwide acclaim and are held in collections both nationally and internationally.

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