Marilyn Collins is a London-based sculptor, known internationally, who has exhibited in many parts of the world.
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]