Gillie and Marc

All creatives face criticism, but how you handle it will make or break you. Jerry Saltz, arguably the most famous art critic in the world, once called us “the worst artists in the world.” If that wasn’t bad enough, his followers bombarded us with abuse and hate. We were devastated and overwhelmed with anxiety. To be honest, we even thought about giving it all up. But then, we realized that we don’t make art for critics—we create for the people who connect with our work, who feel moved and inspired by it. That realization kept us going. We made a pact to never let criticism derail us. Instead, we decided to focus on the people who truly get it and to keep creating. What do you think?

We love sharing our experiences with you and hope they are beneficial. One of the most important pieces of advice is to be prolific with your creativity. Just by doing so has some positive outcomes. This has been our golden rule to make a lot of art every day. We learn so much in the process and have so much more work to share. You will too. What do you think? Thanks for some of this footage; @ftorodelidia, @facesofrock1, @snoopy_lover_usa

Meet the brave little lion cub who exemplifies resilience! After a daring climb that ended in a tumble from a tree, this spirited cub didn’t just sit and sulk—he shook off the dust, stood tall, and bounded back into action with unyielding determination. His fearless spirit reminds us that wildlife will not give and we can’t give up supporting them. We made 20 bronze lion cubs and their parents with Born Free @bornfreefoundation to create awareness that lions although fearless still need our help. What do you think? Thanks for this gorgeous cub footage @singita_Thanks to @oliverkingsleymedia for some of this amazing footage of our lion sculptures.

I’m excited to share my latest article for the Kingston Courier about Gillie and Marc’s incredible public art installation, “A Wild Life For Wildlife,” now on display in Kingston upon Thames. These stunning sculptures aren’t just art...they’re a call to action, highlighting the plight of endangered animals and inspiring conversations about conservation. Public art like this has the power to connect communities and spark change, and it was an honor to explore the story behind these works. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/d9Ga8y4a Let me know your thoughts! How do you think public art can contribute to important causes like wildlife conservation? A huge thank you to Gillie and Marc for their inspiring work and for sharing their insights with me. Let’s continue to spread the message and take steps to protect our planet’s precious wildlife. #Conservation #PublicArt #EndangeredSpecies #Storytelling #Journalism

These are the animals your children may never see as they are the most critically endangered animals in the world. There are now 8.2 billion human beings and only a handful of these magnificent animals left. It’s a frightening reality but only makes us more determined to keep spending awareness and help save them. What do you think? 1. 2 Northern white rhinos 2. 30 Red Wolves 3. 75 Javan Rhinos 4. 100 Amur Leopards 5. 600 Sunda Tigers 6. 800 Tapanuli Orangutans 7. 1000 Mountain Gorillas 8. 1100 Sumatran Elephants 9. 1800 Giant Pandas 10. 2500 Red Pandas Thanks for this amazing footage; @rockingpandaa, @redpandastigram, @natgeoindia, @oneforwild, @wolfkisto, @sarojacharyofficial, @camscott_wild, @gnfi, @internationalelephantproject, @steven_thomson_photography

We wanted to share with you our 10 favourite small bronze sculptures. Each one carries a special story for us and is close to our hearts. It’s interesting that by coincidence they are some of our most popular sculptures as well. What do you think?

We are so excited to announce our new public sculpture exhibition "Wild Kingston” on the streets of the beautiful Kingston Upon Thames. There will be nine large bronze sculptures featuring Rabbitwoman and Dogman saving endangered wildlife all in the name of igniting conversation about conservation. We have been on 15-year mission to spread awareness in the streets across the world in the name wildlife protection and now even more determined to make a difference. What do you think? Thanks for some of this wonderful footage @inkingstonuk and @mykingston.london

We're excited to be in New York with our ‘Wild Couch Party’ sculpture, a piece that's incredibly close to our hearts. This sculpture invites you to sit alongside some of the world’s most endangered animals, offering a rare moment to connect with the wildlife desperately in need of our protection. Our mission is to spark a sense of wonder and responsibility in city dwellers, urging them to consider the majestic wild world that calls for our help. People often ask us why we do this, and the answer is heartfelt: we have the profound privilege to make public sculptures, and we wish to enlighten and inspire everyone we can. You can experience this installation at 28 Liberty Street, Fosun Plaza (5 minutes’ walk from the World Trade Canter) over the next 12 months. What do you think? Thanks for the some of these photo captures @_mauriciomerino

These are some of the most awarded wildlife photos of 2024 and we want you to see them. You keep telling us how much you enjoy seeing wildlife and we love sharing these photos with you. Connecting with wildlife is the first step to caring for wildlife so we hope you feel inspired by these images. What do you think?   Thanks to these photographers for these amazing captures   1. Photo by Marsel van Oosten 2. Dramatic cliffside clash between two Nubian ibex in the Zin Desert, Israel. Photo by Amit Eshel 3. Endangered Qinling golden snub-nosed monkey. Photo by Marsel van Oosten 4. Black rhinoceros. Photo by Jarque Krebs 5. A young male proboscis monkey in a seemingly meditative moment in Malaysian Borneo. Photo by Mogens Trolle 6. Meerkats put on a pose. Photo by Thomas Peschak 7. Photo by Morkel Erasmus 8. Hope in a burned plantation. Photo by Jo-Anne McArthur 9. Bonds of love. Photo by Peter Delaney 10. Breath of an Arctic fox. Photo by Marco Gaiotti

As huge admirers of Banksy, he represents a genuine source of inspiration for us. His work captivates us with its originality and sincerity, motivating our creative pursuits. We've always been fascinated by the unique techniques of his stencil and graffiti art, inspiring us to experiment with stencils and spray paint ourselves. We're thrilled to unveil our latest collection. What do you think?