STATEMENT

Collins is a process-based, multidisciplinary artist currently residing in Nashville, TN. Her work spans across a wide range of materials including acrylic paint, recycled, repurposed, and found materials, crayon, colored pencil, and oil pastel.

Her work is deeply inspired by the natural world and the moments of everyday life. Her creative process begins with capturing photographs of intriguing subjects—ranging from the pages of an old children’s book to the intricate patterns on a cathedral floor. From there, abstract floral compositions are rendered in crayon, oil pastel, or colored pencil. Collins then digitally fuses her photographs and floral drawings, creating dynamic, unexpected juxtapositions that form the basis for her final stage: painting.

This transformative process, rooted in serendipity and the interplay of unrelated elements, reflects her exploration of letting go. By embracing chance and relinquishing control, she uncovers beauty in the unexpected and highlights the remarkable outcomes of surrendering to the unknown.

EXHIBITIONS

01. Soaring River
Cherry East Gallery in Knoxville, TN
Two-artist exhibition with Josh Collins
February 2025

LINKS

Inquire
To inquire about an available piece, exhibition opportunity or commission, please email sarahalexcollins@gmail.com