Niamh Collins

Niamh Collins has exhibited widely, both in the UK and abroad, and several of her works are in private and public collections. As a student she was inspired by a mixture of art forms, ranging from medieval manuscripts to the 20th century abstract expressionists, particularly Kandinsky, Miro and Klee.

The abstract paintings are often a response or reaction to an emotional situation or event which might occur during the course of that painting’s development. This is often very personal and private, and sometimes hinted at in the title.

As well as applying paint with brushes, rags, hands, fingers and palette knives, she experiments with printing techniques, using clothes belonging to friends and family, along with shoes, cardboard and other found materials.

While these printed details provide abstract patterns and structure, and an element of surprise and randomness, they also hint at references to experiences outside the painting.

Although the paintings are abstract, they sometimes have a landscape-type space, and may contain subtle references to land and sea. Many of them are inspired by visits to the Caribbean (Grenada and surrounding islands.)

Many of the paintings are also available as limited edition signed giclee prints.

For full details see her website