Marcus Coates

Nature Calendar: 14 June, 2022162 x 110 x 5cm4500 GBP

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silkscreen print on somerset satinKate Macgarry

Description

Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This artwork features a simple white background with a wooden frame, displaying a brief text in the center that reads "Young swallows are big enough to start leaving their nests." The minimalist composition, with the use of only text against a blank canvas, suggests a focus on the message itself. The style is straightforward and understated, allowing the concise yet poignant statement to take center stage. This piece appears to comment on the natural cycle of growth and independence, using the metaphor of young swallows leaving their nests to convey a broader commentary on the human experience. ...

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Artist

Marcus Coates

B.1968, British

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. ...