The Lamp of Sacrifice - 286 Places of Worship, Edinburgh
Nathan Coley
DETAILS
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Artist
Nathan Coley
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Date
2004
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Medium
Digital colour prints
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Object number
976
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Dimensions framed
38 × 33 × 3.5 cm
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Subject
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Copyright
© studioNathanColey
ARTIST PROFILE
Nathan Coley, born 1967
Born in Glasgow, Coley is an artist whose work questions the way in which the values of a society are reflected in its architecture. His work is based around an interest in public space, and addresses issues such as the importance of place, the social value of architecture and the meaning and relevance of contemporary monuments. He has become known for works of public sculpture, including his illuminated text works.
As a graduate of Sculpture and Environmental Art at Glasgow School of Art, Coley was encouraged to explore ideas rather than a traditional artistic medium. To this day, research motivates Coley’s practice; his methods include site visits, archival research, interviews and extensive photographic documentation. In 2007, Coley was shortlisted for the Turner Prize.
