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Paul Collins
Grand Rapids, Mi
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146 Monroe Center
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Paul Collins
Artist bio: Awarded one of the top 20 figurative painters by Watson-Guptill Publications, this self taught artist’s career spans over 5 decades. His brilliant combination of technical mastery and emotional power embraces and unveils people of all ages, races and cultures. He captures their truth and raw reality, sharing with us the beauty and traditions that are the legacy of humanity.

Collin’s embarked on forays in and beyond his home borders to several far corners of the globe, where his engaging qualities and quest to unite one another helped open the doors into the cultures he portrays.

A steady climb to international recognition has been punctuated by over 100 exhibits worldwide.He is the designer of the Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Prize Medal and the physical fitness poster for President Carter. Also,the NASA space patch commemorating the 1st U.S. woman in space and Israel's 40th anniversary Mural to name a few.
He has received numerous awards for both his art and humanitarian deeds.
Artist statement: Art is a social function, it is everywhere and for everyone.

My paintings communicate with the circle of life. They capture the human spirit and strength, and the calming beauty of nature. I highlight our greatest resources – the earth and its people, who everyday make a difference in our daily lives, the heroes who run into danger to help those in fear - the ones we all take for granted yet desperately depend upon in times of trouble

All too often we forget that our individual lives are part of a bigger picture, we are all affected
by one another on some level. I passionately paint to prick the conscience with in us, to remind us of our commonality, and to share and learn from the road traveled.

Paintings of reality become immortal testimony to future generations.

About the work:
Title: 9/12

Art form: 2-D

Medium: oil on hardboard

Year created: 2008

Description of work: A fruition of human emotion

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Required venue square footage: 10 sq. ft.
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Ground floor access needed: Yes
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