Marcus Coates

Marcus Coates

BornNationalityBased In
1968BritishLondon
Biography

Marcus Coates was born in 1968 in London, UK. Coates lives and works in London. By exploring the lived realities of people, animals and nature, Coates attempts to understand how we relate to each other and the world around us. Coates re-enacts states of being - a process of radical empathy - to question what it means to be alive now, our history and future. His motivation is to create, examine and critique relational tools. Sometimes, these explorations move beyond the limits of conventional language. Coates’ approach is often functional with a social and ecological impact in mind. He works collaboratively, bringing in members of the public, individuals, organisations and institutions, as well as experts from a wide range of disciplines. These include: anthropologists, ornithologists, wildlife sound recordists, choreographers, politicians, psychiatrists, palliative care consultants, musicians and primatologists. Together with Coates, they seek answers to questions about humanity, the natural world and the cross overs between them. He exposes the disconnects within us and the societies we have created. New ways of relating are proposed and put into practice. ...

Selected Artworks
Common Frog
Marcus Coates
Common Frog, 2019
42 x 59.4cm
Nature Calendar
Marcus Coates
Nature Calendar, 2022
162 x 110 x 5cm
Nature Calendar: 4 November
Marcus Coates
Nature Calendar: 4 November, 2022
81.5 x 62.5 x 4cm
Moa
Marcus Coates
Moa, 2019
68 x 25 x 28cm
Acorn Pearly Mussel
Marcus Coates
Acorn Pearly Mussel, 2019
14 x 25 x 28cm
British Birds of Prey: Eagle Owl
Marcus Coates
British Birds of Prey: Eagle Owl, 2022
80 x 60 x 14cm
British Birds of Prey: Golden Eagle
Marcus Coates
British Birds of Prey: Golden Eagle, 2022
80 x 60 x 14cm
British Birds of Prey: Red Kite
Marcus Coates
British Birds of Prey: Red Kite, 2022
80 x 60 x 14cm
British Birds of Prey: Merlin
Marcus Coates
British Birds of Prey: Merlin, 2022
80 x 60 x 14cm
British Birds of Prey: Honey Buzzard
Marcus Coates
British Birds of Prey: Honey Buzzard, 2022
80 x 60 x 14cm
British Birds of Prey: Peregrine Falcon
Marcus Coates
British Birds of Prey: Peregrine Falcon, 2022
80 x 60 x 14cm
Nature Calendar: 14 June
Marcus Coates
Nature Calendar: 14 June, 2022
162 x 110 x 5cm
Gallery Representation
Awards
Daiwa Foundation Art Prize2009
Daiwa Foundation Art Prize2009
Biennals
The Biennale of Sydney2010 - Sydney
Manifesta2008
Venice Biennial2007 - Venice
Belgrade Biennale2007 - Belgrade
Liverpool Biennial2006 - Liverpool
Glasgow International2006 - Glasgow
Bucharest Biennale2006 - Bucharest
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