EMERGING ARTIST SERIES
Kris Collins
“People do Change”
August 6th, 2021 - August 27th, 2021
GALLERY HOURS:
WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 12PM-5PM
Artist Statement:
An Artist whose name we do not know loses his lover. It was such a toxic relationship that he had to have more of it. In desperation he visits the Neighborhood Witch, who casts a love spell on the Artist’s lover, but the spell requires the Artist’s right hand.
The love streak ends once more so the Artist visits the Neighborhood Witch again, asking her for his hand back, since true love for the two is impossible. The Witch casts a spell, giving him his hand back, but it’s not the same right hand and changes him forever.
I created this collection and based it on a short narrative about an Artist struggling with love and alcohol issues because it hits close to home. This is my way of creating my way through some of the same problems in my own life. My overall vision is to present a story through Art and display it as if its many puzzle pieces scattered. When all the pieces are out of sequential order it becomes more of an experience that allows the audience to put the pieces together and fill in the gaps of the story on their own. I hope the audience enjoys the visual aspect of the Art, but also appreciates and figures out specific details in the story. This collection is made up of the various styles and mediums of Art I create so the audience should get a good idea of my overall Art style. I want to inspire people in the community to make changes in their lives that put them in a better position to succeed, which will improve their mental and physical health and relationships with the people they love.
Artist’s Bio:
I’m forty-one years old, and was born in the Hill City. I left the state of Virginia and came back at the age of seven and have lived in the Hill City since I was ten. I’ve been an Artist as long as I can remember. I took art classes at Sandusky Middle and Heritage Highschool, then received my Associates degree in Communication Design (Art) at Central Virgina Community College. After I earned my first degree I stopped painting and focused more on Graphic Art and Design. I worked for local companies in Art Departments for years then went back to school in 2010. I eventually earned my Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English with an Emphasis on Creative Writing from Randolph College in 2014. In 2017 hard times pushed me to begin painting again for the therapeutic aspect. Since then I have become a Creative Archetype. I have been a part of Art shows at the Sedalia Center, We Got It Made, and Madison House of the Arts. In 2019-2020 I was an Artist in Residence at Tomahawk Elementary School and taught Art to children ranging from preschoolers to fifth graders. In 2020 I created an Art Vlog called Guts &Glory by O-Two Artistry on YouTube and IGTV, and now that video series is uploaded weekly (every Tuesday). Recently I have made some major changes in my life and look forward to inspiring the community and beyond with my art, love, and life story.
EXHIBIT CATALOG
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