David Collins Abstract Paintings
American, b. 1966
By layering geometric planes and simple patterns on fields of rich color, David Collins conveys depth, movement, and a shifting sense of place using the formal elements of painting. In his paintings, structures develop suggesting folded paper, fragments of wings, domestic dwellings or industrial buildings. These images are drawn from childhood recollections of homes, construction sites in 1970s Dallas and from time spent in airplane hangars while visiting his father’s workplace. Planes of color crop up to create floors, wall-like surfaces, eaves and overhangs; silhouettes evoke cranes, cables and overpasses. Ultimately, these architectural notions do not remain whole, they fracture and fall away to reveal other chambers or the outside world. A simultaneity of interior and exterior space describes the liminal in-between. This falling away of form opens up the paintings to a dynamic landscape with a sense of forces moving in many directions at once. Collins' paintings reveal internal structure and order amidst chaos. Despite the shifting and multitudinous spaces, the paintings find resolution, achieving balance and stillness.
Collins earned a BFA in painting from Rhode Island School of Design. He is a two-time recipient of the Yaddo Fellowship. His work has been featured in The New York Times and Dallas Art News. Collins' work is in numerous private and corporate collections.(Biography provided by Kenise Barnes Fine Art)
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Artist: David Collins
The Traveler, Cobalt Blue, Yellow, Black, White, Red Geometric Abstract Shapes
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in shades of cobalt blue, black, red, yellow and a black and white botanical pattern are vibrant against a sky blue background. The angles and soft gradation of colo...
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2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Panel
The Visitors, Sky Blue, Yellow, Black, Red Geometric Abstract Shapes, Triangles
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in shades of blue, black, red and yellow are colorful and vibrant against a sky blue background. The angles and soft gradation of color in the layered shapes suggest...
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2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paper, Acrylic, Panel
Dark Window, Dark Cobalt Blue, Teal, Dark Violet Geometric Abstract Painting
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
Silk elements, oil and acrylic on linen create a dynamic surface in this geometric abstract painting in shades of dark blue from navy to deep cobalt. Variations of soft and hard edge...
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2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Silk, Oil, Acrylic
Scaffold Two, Light Blue, Cobalt, Navy, Beige Geometric Abstract Painting
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in shades of blue from cobalt to pale periwinkle, and delicate angular lines in black and dark gray are dynamic against a soft background fading from dark navy at th...
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2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Tell Tails, Midnight Blue, Light Pink, Sage Green Geometric Abstract Painting
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in light sage green, pale pink, dark yellow, cobalt blue, ivory and a black and white floral pattern are vibrant against a mottled midnight blue background. The angl...
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2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paper, Acrylic
Triplet, Geometric Abstract Painting, Beige, Light Brown, Blue, Salmon, Grid
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
An oval shape in a geometric grid pattern in black and delicate circular lines in black and dark gray are dynamic against a neutral beige background in this abstract painting in acry...
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2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Fly Rod, Beige, Light Brown, Blue, Black Squares Grid Geometric Abstract
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
An oval shape in a geometric grid pattern in black and delicate circular lines in black and dark gray are dynamic against a neutral beige background. The layered shapes suggest a sen...
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2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
The Calendar, Bright Blue, Yellow, Kelly Green Geometric Abstract Painting
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in luminous Kelly green, yellow, dark yellow, cobalt blue, ivory and a black and white floral pattern are vibrant against a mottled midnight blue background. The ang...
Category
2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Transit Meridian One, Blue, Green, Yellow, Violet Geometric Abstract Painting
By David Collins
Located in Kent, CT
A sky blue background complements geometric shapes in shades of dark indigo and navy blue, green, yellow and light blue gray. The angles and soft gradation of color in the layered sh...
Category
2010s Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paper, Acrylic, Panel
Faith's House
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paper, Acrylic
Ice Shelf
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins was raised in Dallas, received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen, Oil, Panel
Sky Light
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins' 2016 move from the bustle of New York City to Long Island influenced a change in his palette that reflects the peaceful, natural atmosphere of his new surroundings. Hi...
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2010s Abstract Geometric David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Back Home
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins' 2016 move from the bustle of New York City to Long Island influenced a change in his palette that reflects the peaceful, natural atmosphere of his new surroundings. Hi...
Category
2010s Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Day Shift
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins' 2016 move from the bustle of New York City to Long Island influenced a change in his palette that reflects the peaceful, natural atmosphere of his new surroundings. Hi...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Field Guide
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins' 2016 move from the bustle of New York City to Long Island influenced a change in his palette that reflects the peaceful, natural atmosphere of his new surroundings. Hi...
Category
2010s Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Winter Transom
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paper, Wood, Acrylic
In Plain Sight
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
2010s Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Silk, Paper, Acrylic
Tiers
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins was raised in Dallas, received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
In Bound
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
Clearstory Blue
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Wood Panel
BoKashi Shears
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins was raised in Dallas, received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Paper
At Every Border We Cross
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Wood Panel
The Acute Afternoon
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins was raised in Dallas, received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen, Panel, Paper
Fleet
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Divisidero
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Wood
Divisidero 2
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Wood
The Rigging
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions in New York, and has exhi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
Blue Studio
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions in New York, and has exhi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
Rooftop Hothouse
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins has an ongoing interest in space and memory. Many of Collins’ memories relate to his family’s history in inventing Cold War era technology. Personal recollections of sp...
Category
2010s Abstract David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
Ozone Park
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins was raised in Dallas, received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen, Paper
Attic
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins was raised in Dallas, received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
Pink Tops
By David Collins
Located in Dallas, TX
David Collins was raised in Dallas, received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and currently lives and works in New York City. Collins has had numerous solo exhibitions i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric David Collins Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen, Wood Panel
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