Jake Coghlan

Biography

Jake Coghlan is a Western Australian sculptor working at the intersection of landscape, material, and place. Trained as a public artist, completing a Master of Art in Public Space with distinction at RMIT in 2017, his practice spans concept development, fabrication, and installation across public and private environments. Working predominantly in steel, stone & timber, his sculptures respond to the geological, ecological, and cultural character of their sites. His work has been recognised at Sculpture by the Bay Dunsborough, where he received the major award, and his public commissions include permanent works for the City of Bunbury, Cowaramup, Port Kennedy, Cervantes and the Busselton Jetty. He is represented by Yallingup Galleries.

Awards

2023
People's Choice Award

Sculpture on the Scarp, Darlington, WA

2023
Sculptural Excellence Award

Sculpture by the Bay, Dunsborough, WA

2019
People's Choice Award

Boddington Shire Sculpture Exhibition, WA

2017
People's Choice Award

Sculpture by the Bay, Dunsborough, WA

2016
Recycled art award

Bonking frog wines art awards.

2013
Peoples Choice Award

Melville city Sculpture Walk 2013

2012
3D Art Award

Victoria Park Art Awards

Commissions

2026
Dawn Patrol

2026
Birds

2013
Breathe - Victoria Park

Galleries

Yallingup Galleries

Residencies

2015
Woolombi wine's Residency

Awarded as part of Sculpture in the Vineyards 2014.

Artist Statement

Jake Coghlan is an Australian artist creating site-responsive sculpture that connects people to landscape, memory, and environment. His work spans public and private commissions, translating natural forms into enduring works of art.