Gillie & Marc

It’s a story that could have been lifted straight from a romantic comedy, but for Marc and Gillie it’s the wonderful story of their lives; filled with love and a shared passion for art. The dynamic duo has carved a niche in the contemporary art scene, creating pieces that inspire, bring joy and have a quirky twist.

It was fate – and a love for art – that brought these two together and they have manifested and expressed this love every day for over two decades, building and creating their own world, one art piece at a time. Together they embrace all art mediums; painting, sculpture, video, photography and more.

Gillie and Marc invited me into their wonderful work studio in Alexandria and shared their thoughts on their favourite space.

 

What is your favourite room in your studio?

We just love our studio! It has two floors with high ceilings. Huge and expansive with loads of shelving to showcase our work. But my favourite space is the centre of the upstairs section where we sit and meet with our customers and visitors.

 

Why is it your favourite space?

It’s a beautiful spot as we are surrounded by all we have created, our work. It’s truly special. We have a 180 degree view of our creations, all the things we love. It’s just wonderful to see our passion come to life.

 

How does your favourite space represent who you are?

Everything in here is our creation and it represents the bond Marc and I have. We still sit up every night talking about ideas and the ways we can create those ideas. It represents our unity. It has been a long journey and now we have arrived at this place. This is what we love, art has kept us on this path and we are very lucky and grateful.

 

What do you like most about your favourite room?

Our clients give us feedback, it is a big part of our lives. And, the feedback we invariably get is that our art makes them happy. So, when I look around here, it makes me smile. There is a lot of fun in our creations. We are a little bit quirky and a little silly and we certainly don’t take life seriously. Overall our art is positive and sitting here in this space reminds me of all of that.

 

If you could invite anyone into your favourite space, who would it be?

We have a lot of admirers who are fellow artists and they are all welcome. But really, I’d invite anyone into our studio who appreciates art. We welcome anyone who embraces art and can connect to us.

 

What would you change about your favourite space?

We always want more space! Everyday, we dream up new ideas and more space would be great!

 

What advice would you give on how to create the perfect space?

I don’t have any specific advice, each to their own really. But for Marc and I, because we love creating spaces and undertaking home renovations, our approach as artists is to incorporate all aspects of the interior design in an artistic manner. The furniture and interior has to tie in well with the art you already have. Incorporate all that make you happy and create a warm atmosphere. We also like creating airy rooms with high ceilings. And, remove the clutter!

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