Gillie and Marc Schattner

Gillie and Marc Schattner have spent over 30 years creating art that celebrates love, equality, and conservation. The husband-and-wife team, who met on a photoshoot in Hong Kong, blend their contrasting backgrounds into a powerful artistic partnership. Gillie, born in London to a Dutch mother and Indian father, grew up in Zambia where she witnessed both the beauty of wildlife and the tragedy of poaching. Marc, raised in Australia, learned from his father—the sole survivor of 20 family members in the Holocaust—the vital importance of equality, respect, and fighting for what matters most.
Known simply as Gillie and Marc, the couple creates vibrant paintings and monumental sculptures that have appeared in over 250 cities worldwide, from Singapore to New York’s Greenwich Village. The New York Times has called them the most prolific and successful creators of public art in New York’s history. Their work, represented by Park West Gallery, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for wildlife charities including the World Wildlife Fund.
The artists are perhaps best known for their autobiographical characters Rabbitwoman and Dogman—predator and prey working together in harmony. Their acclaimed wildlife sculptures feature African elephants, Masai giraffes, lowland gorillas, white rhinos, and Bengal tigers. Among their many honors, they won the Chianciano Biennale, twice received the Allens People Choice Award at Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea, and were finalists for the Archibald Prize.