Coles

Coles is a British-Australian sculptor who began his formal training at the Ravensbourne, Wimbledon, and Glasgow Schools of Art. The grandson of sculptor Norman Sillman, he moved to Sydney in the early 1990s, where he began developing a practice rooted in urban intervention and social commentary. His work is deeply informed by his background as a long-time photographer seeking to reconnect with his inner artist. His practice centers on the production of cast concrete sculptures that replicate banal, everyday items. By placing these objects in public spaces across Sydney, Melbourne, and Europe, he engages directly with the community. His work often utilizes dark humor to address heavy themes such as media saturation, environmental destruction, and the impact of consumer culture on the modern world.