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...Above all, however, go to see the marvelous Donna Collins. Collins
also resides in Michigan, albeit in Kalamazoo. There, she makes art
while caring for her family. With an upbeat spirit clearly influenced
by her two children, Collins makes impressively innocent yet inventive
work.
Her materials are a mixed bag of delights: glitter and
brown wrapping paper, tempera paints and sewing notions. Her bright,
exuberant 3-D pieces are framed in vintage windows; their funky wit and
brilliant palette is truly irresistible.
Yet her art has
rigor; its humor and its upbeat brilliance are double-edged. This has
been recognized by her growing cult of collectors, which include the
actresses Susan Sarandon, Roseanne, Lisa Loeb, Darcy from the Smashing Pumpkins, and as well as their fellow L.A.
resident Courtney Love. If you feel like joining their ranks, make sure
you get to the Garde Rail early.
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