Kat Collins Artist Biography 

Kat Collins is an acclaimed abstract artist based in Easton, Pennsylvania. Graduating with a BFA from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2000, she has since cultivated a distinctive style characterized by spontaneous mark-making, layered textures, and a rich palette of colors.
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Her work has garnered recognition through exhibitions at esteemed venues such as the Ronald K. De Long Gallery, Connexions Gallery, and David E. Rodale and Rodale Family Galleries in Pennsylvania, as well as Gallery 840, The Boyer Gallery,
Midnight Gallery, NoName Gallery,and Sigal Museum. She has also exhibited at
galleries in New Jersey and North Carolina.

Statement

I believe true living involves fully immersing oneself in the present moment. Through my art, I strive to captivate viewers, encouraging them to pause, reconsider their perceptions, and engage deeply with the work.

My process begins intuitively, guided by a loose intention and responsive to the
materials at hand. I engage in a dynamic dialogue with the painting, letting each
brushstroke and mark influence the next, and ‘listening’ to the painting’s evolving
suggestions. This approach fosters a deep connection, resulting in works that convey both personal and universal resonances.

As I approach completion, the pace slows, and changes become more deliberate and the colors more refined. I’m mindful to continue to take bold risks until the end to preserve the painting’s energy.

Using mixed media—acrylics, markers, collage, charcoal, graphite, oil pastels, and
ink—I explore the complexity of emotions and thoughts through layering and texture. Each painting is a voyage into the unknown, inviting viewers to reflect and
contemplate—a true emotional landscape.

The canvas serves as a terrain of exploration, with its textures and colors reflecting life's dualities. I aim to create a visual and emotional experience that fosters meaningful connections. I find great joy in how abstraction allows viewers to interpret the work from their own perspectives, making this interaction one of the most rewarding aspects of being an abstract artist.