He exhibited at RGIFA , 1970-75, including, Solar, 1970, Cathedral, 1971, Saturn's Cradle, 1972, and Pyramus, 1975; the latter two exhibited at the RSA , 1973 and 1975 respectively.

His abstract sculpture on the façade of the former Stakis Steak House Restaurant, 197-200 Ingram Street, is his only recorded commission for architectural sculpture in Glasgow (1971-3).

Made of glass-fibre and steel, the brooch-like sculpture is mounted on nine vertical aluminium fins, and was included in the building's design at the insistence of the city's Planning Department.

The Richard Coley Award for Sculpture (£500), was insigated by Visual Arts Scotland after his death, and is awarded to sculptors over the age of forty.

Sources:

• Billcliffe , vol 1;
• Laperriere , vol 1;
• McEwan ;
• McKenzie (1999) , pp. 46-7 (ill.);
• McKenzie (2002) , pp. 214-5 (ill.);