Metamorphosing Metals.
Artist, performer and sculptor.
Welder-turned-sculptor Iain Coiley progressed from professional industrial welding to joining the Mutoid Waste Company as a structural welder, where he collaborated with multiple artists for twenty years. During this time Iain worked on a wide variety of well-known public art installations for events including Glastonbury Festival, Burning Man and the Paralympics closing ceremony in London. Since relocating to the West Country in 2019, Iain has focused on developing his own full time creative practice. Devoting himself to the challenge of metamorphosing metal into unique works of art, including interactive, kinetic and pyrotechnic sculptures. This website contains a portfolio of Iain’s work along with external links to his other creative projects and online shop.
Other Projects
External links to websites for Iain’s other creative projects.
A word from some collaborators and clients…
Over the years we’ve had the pleasure enhancing our festival atmosphere with the work of the talented Iain Coiley. Iain’s work blends seamlessly with our festivals focus on innovative re-cycled sculptures and art installations, this style of art has become a unique trademark for our event, and is only possible with talents of artists such as Iain. Over the years our event has hosted a fan favourite “Fredrika The Fire Angel” which is a captivating fire sculpture that always boasts impressive customer feedback. Working with Iain and his team has always, promised a hassle-free service for us, from installation to removal they just turn up and crack on, truly a pleasure to work with
Mojo Fell - Creative Director, Shindig FestivalIain’s sculptures are truly stunning and their eco-friendly fire makes them a perfect combination of ethical and awesome to watch. As a feature of Rockaway at the Steve Ignorant Band gig in April, they were not only beautiful, but also created a fantastic atmosphere!
Michelle - Business Development Project Manager, Rockaway ParkI’ve followed Iain’s work for over 10 years and it was with great pleasure that I curated his installation into the Unfairground at the Glastonbury Festival 2019.
An incredible animated fire statue quickly took shape in the field, although impressive as a piece of art the true beauty of his work was revealed at show time when the sun went down and the music started. Slowly the statue awoke, gracefully moving with jets of fire in time with the music. With several shows a night Iain’s work pulled large crowds and worked beautifully for the weekend.
Leon - Dotmasters, Art Director, The Unfairground, Glastonbury Festival