Coley is an artist whose work questions the way in which the values of society are reflected in its architecture. His work which is often sculptural, 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 shown extensively in the UK and Europe, having a solo exhibition at The Fruitmarket, Edinburgh (2004) and being included in British Art Show 6. He lives in Glasgow.