Marilyn Collins is a London-based sculptor, known internationally, who has exhibited in many parts of the world.
The spriggan sculpture
Life and career
Collins has contributed several installations displayed in public gardens in the UK, a notable example being the Spriggan set in a wall on the Parkland Walk, North London.[1] Marilyn Collins began exhibiting in 1985, when invited to have a solo show at the Swarthmore Centre in Leeds. From 1993 – 1994 she worked with Gary Cromack on installations in France, Germany and London. She takes inspiration from environmental issues and feminism, and ecology shapes her perspective.[2]
She was Educated at Bradford college BA from 1981-1984, then at John Cass School of Art Foundation 1980-1981, and was a Guest student at the Universitat fur Angewandte Kunst, Vienna 1997-1998. She furthered her education at Creative Mentoring at Collage Arts 2003, Freeform Arts Trust NVQ3 Sept – Dec 1998, Tamil Nadu Studying traditional methods of lost wax casting Feb – INDIA with sculptor R. Ravindren Mar 1996 Haringey Arts Council Mural Project 1994–1995, SHAPE training for artists working in community settings 1987.[3]
Thames Sculpture Group ‘Nest Project’ June – July 2005
Five weekly workshops ending in an exhibition at the Acton Festival, and at the Royal college of Art
Elthorne regeneration festival 4.7.2005
New River Festival 11.7.2005
Beavers Community Primary School. 5-week project making sculptures for the conservation area, October - November 2005
'Wild at Art'. a six-week project with Hounslow Chinese School making sculpture and a water feature on the topic of biodiversity March - May 2006. Exhibition at Redlees Arts Centre and other sites around Hounslow.
'Art Matters' Workshops based on the work of Rodin organised by National Children's Homes with the Royal Academy. June 2006. Work to be exhibited at the Royal Academy autumn 2006[citation needed]
