Nathalie Coste

A joyous Vison of Apocalypse,

Nathalie Coste (b. in 1967, in Marseilles France) is a French Textile artist and Sculptor, based in London.

Coste's practice is led by her academic knowledge in textile design developed over years of work in the fashion and craft industries (1993- 2013). In 2013, Coste included sculpture in her practice, using recycled materials and Low technology devices. She now uses her multiple skills in embroidery, pattern cutting and moulage, to create psychedelic and ghostly shapes that she first draws in small notebooks used as diaries.

Coste sets her sculptures in Sci- Fi inspired digital backgrounds. She also includes electronic devices such as stock exchange LED boards or recycled car parts in her installations.

Coste art practice extends beyond solitary pursuits; she revels in collaborative ventures. She is skilled in fostering creative communities. Her art become a conduit for workshops and community projects, enhancing visual experiences and nurturing artistic bonds.

Grants and Funding

2022. Awardee Thamesmead Culture Fund.
2021. Awardee Estuary Festival.
2021. Awardee Thamesmead Culture Fund.

Commissions

2023. Thamesmead festival " The Rainbow Bridge". Art Installation by << L'Afreak >> duo, London, UK.
2022. SET Woolwich. “Never Ending Story”. Participatory Art Installation, London, UK.
2022. TACO X Hundred club. “Create a forest”, Participatory Art Installation, London, UK.

2022. Musson & Retallick. Participatory Art Installation, London, UK.
2021. Emergency Exit Art X Peabody. Public Artwork Installation, London, UK.
2021. Royal Docks Events X Bowarts. Public Artwork Installation, installation, Royal Albert Wharf, London, UK.
2021. Serious x Peabody. Public Artwork installations, London, UK.
2021. Estuary Festival X Bowarts “Climate Change Stock Exchange” Participatory Art Installation, London, UK.
2019/2021. Bin Bin Inc. Laura Leezy / Khruangbin USA + EU tour Costumes Design. NYC, USA.
2020. Serious x Peabody. Guerrilla Art installations, London.
2019. We Are the Fair x Peabody “Dear Disco balls”. Public Artwork, Light installation, London,UK.
2019. Nadia Tehran EU tour. Stage costume design, London, UK.
2019. Honour Clothing. Art Direction + Design, London, UK.
2017/2018. Colore by Jay. Art direction + Design, London, UK.
2015/2016. Pretty Box. Art Direction + Design, Paris, France.
2006/2015. VILAC, Art Direction and new lines development, France.
2013/2015. Emmaus France. Recycled Textile and Accessories Design, Participatory Art performances, Marseilles, France.
2013. Le Printemps Paris X Citadium - Art Direction and conception of Christmas Windows, Paris, France.
2013. Rock en Seine X Converse, Public Artwork installation, Paris, France.
2013. Festival Mimi, Public Artwork installation, Marseilles, France.
2013. Festival YEAH! Public Artwork installation, Lourmarin, France.
1990. Atomic Rave X Friche Belle de Mai. Public Artwork, Light sculptures installation, Marseilles, France.

Panel Member

• 2019/2021.Thamesmead Festival panel group.

Group Exhibitions

2023. Gallery 32, Winter Sculpture Park, curated by Meg Stuart and Kieran Idle , Bexley UK.

2023. Safehouse1, “Impermanent”, curated by Alice Campos and Luke Felstead, London UK.
2022. Deptford Contemporary Gallery x Fringe, “It’s Real Outside”, curated by Karolina Glusiec & Jamie Temple, London, UK.
2022. SET Woolwich Gallery, “Theme Park Exhibition”, curated by Darren Le, London, UK.
2022. Safehouse 2, “The Sun is Out”, curated by Luke Felstead and Alice Campos, London, UK.
2021. Nunnery Gallery, Open Bow, curated by Gal Dem, London, UK.
2015. Lievre de Mars Gallery, “Chambre Forte”, Marseilles, France.

Education

1993. DNSAP /MA Art and Design –ESADMM, University of art and design of Marseilles, France.
1988.Textile Design + Pattern Cutting, diplôma of higher education- ESMOD, Paris, France.

Press, Media and Books featuring my work

2022. “It’s Real Outside” published by Deptford Contemporary.
2021. Bremond’s Chat Show,Netil Radio podcast.
2020. Contributor Magazine, online.
2020. VOGUE Bulgaria, printed issue.
2020. FGUK magazine, printed issue.
2020. Kaltblut magazine, online.
2019. Dreamingless magazine, printed issue.
2019. Just magazine, online.
2019. Kaltbult magazine, online.
2019. Black Mag, online
2019. COY Culture, printed issue.
2019. Fword Magazine, online.
2019. Desnudo Italia, printed issue.
2019. Nataal media, online.
2019. Cake magazine, printed issue.
2019.Tocsick Magazine, online.

2019. London College of Fashion- UAL, short film, online.
2019. Blanc Magazine, printed issue.
2019. L’ OFFICIEL Lithuania, printed issue.
2019. Sicky Mag, printed issue.
2019. Lyun Magazine, printed issue.
2019. Duel Magazine, short film and printed issue.
2019. Peaches Magazine, printed issue.
2019. 1883 Magazine, printed issue.
2019. Basic Magazine, printed issue.
2019. Opalus Magazine, printed issue.
2019. VOGUE Italia, online.
2019. Gay Times magazine, printed issue.
2019. Pentagone Magazine, online.
2019. Nicotine Magazine, printed issue.
2019. PAP magazine, online.
2019. Leica Fotografie internazionale, online.
2019. Modisch Magazine, printed issue.
2019. Kaltblut Magazine, printed issue.
2018. Feroce Magazine, printed issue.
2018. Trend Prive Magazine, printed issue.
2018. Design Scene, printed issue.
2018. Neo 2 Mag, printed issue.
2018. VGXW Magazine, printed issue.
2018. V.Riot Studio, online.
2018. Toksick magazine, online.
2018. Doux Magazine, online.
2018. Boyfriend magazine, online.
2018. Jute magazine, printed issue.
2018. Risk magazine,online.
2018. Splendor magazine,online.
2018. Schon magazine, printed issue.
2018. Teeth Magazine, printed issue.
2018. Pansymag, printed issue.
2018. Hunger Magazine.
2015.” Chambre Forte”,published by Le lièvre de Mars.