Australian artists Gillie and Marc first introduced 'Dogman' in 2009 with their infamous sculpture Good Boy, which made headlines around the world because it combined the ancient mythology of cynocephaly - the placement of a dog's head on a human body - with full-frontal nudity.
An expression of the canine qualities Gillie and Marc admire and wish to see more of in mankind, the Dogman hybrid represents honesty, non-judgement, unselfishness, and altruism. When Dogman met his mate 'Rabbitgirl' in 2010, he found another free-spirited, good-natured creature that didn't shy away from emotional availability. Rabbitgirl, like Dogman, was ready to take on the world with somebody. The pair have been together - living, loving, travelling and learning - ever since. They are wildly different on the outside, but on the inside they are one.
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Gillie and Marc have been called the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s history by the New York Times. Creating some of the world’s most innovative public sculptures, Gillie and Marc are spreading messages of love, equality, and conservation. Referred to by the media as “the world’s most loving artists”, they have worked side by side for over 30 years. Their highly coveted sculptures and paintings can be seen in galleries and public sites in over 250 cities. They have won the Allens People’s Choice Award at Sydney’s iconic Sculpture by the Sea twice, as well as the Kids’ Choice Award. They’re Archibald Prize Finalists and have won the Biennale di Chianciano among other awards and accolades.
The artists are best known for their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as soul mates.
Their art has raised awareness for conservation through their monumental public sculptures, generating hundreds of thousands in donations to wildlife charities. They are also the founders of the international public art movement for gender equality, Statues For Equality.