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Gillie + Marc Schattner: Returning to the Animal Within

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Moira McLaughlin

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He wondered what he had left behind

 

Australian husband and wife artists Gillie and Marc Schattner are at it again, getting all nakedy with dog heads.  I have no idea how a couple works together on the same piece of art, but I guess that’s what raising children is.  Gillie and Marc raise paintings, sculptures, and photographs instead.  I like to look for clues about their process and their love life in the names of the works, especially in their new show Returning to the Animal Within at Nexus Modern Art in Melbourne.  See what you think…

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He decided to live each day as if it was his last

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He didn’t know at the time, but years from now, he would look back
and realise that this was the happiest day of his life

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They weren’t in love but that didn’t really matter

Some dogs do have clothes…

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At that moment he realised that happiness was right in front of him

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He does my head in, but he’s and artist

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They were just friends until that unforgettable day happened when
they became more than friends.  What now…they thought?

Returning to the Animal Within opens in Melbourne on October 7, 2010 and runs until October 21, 2010. Visit Nexus Modern Art for more information.

I previously featured Gillie and Marc when their Good Boy caused a sensation in Sydney.  It is still one of my favorite dog sculptures.

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2 responses to “Gillie + Marc Schattner: Returning to the Animal Within”

  1. Evelyn Morris Hecht Avatar
    Evelyn Morris Hecht

    Brilliant art and I love your metaphor re raising children and raising art :>)

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  2. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    I’m having a hard time loving these…

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