Sunday, 23 February 2014

Susan Collis















  • Collis uses different techniques to look at issues around craft, value and labour.
  • She looks at everyday objects with everyday wear and tear marks. At first looks the marks seem accidental, not worth looking at in great detail.
  • She is interested in shifting people perceptions on thing. 
  • For example with her wooden step ladder covered with what seems like paint drops but it is in fact inlayed with diamonds, pearls, opals and other prize materials. 
  • Her art work involves a huge amount of hidden labour, 
  • Because of the hidden value in her work with she needs to use screws in her work she makes then gold and they have their own hallmark. 




http://www.seventeengallery.com/artists/susan-collis/

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