FINE ART FROM COLLIN PATRICK
FINE ART FROM COLLIN PATRICK
Career
Recognitions
TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY
BBA Corporate Finance - 2024
ART ON DEMAND 10.1
Publication - 2024
ADAM DEAN AWARD
Grant Recipient - 2023
SOARING EAGLES
Grant Recipient - 2019
Recent Showings
EACH GALLERY MUSEUM
Solo Exhibition - 2024
“LIFESTYLES”
Solo Exhibition - 2023
ANOMALY STUDIOS
Group Exhibition - 2023
STUDIO XYZ
Group Exhibition - 2023
ASHDALE GALLERY
Group Exhibition - 2024
BLACK BLOCK PARTY
Culture Festival - 2023
GALLERY GEORGE
Group Exhibition - 2022
SAMC GALLERY
Group Exhibition - 2022
Social Practice
The Black Arts Centre (BLAC) is an artist-run centre, cultural hub and community space owned and operated by Black youth in Surrey, BC. BLAC exists to support and celebrate Black art and artists across disciplines at a local, national and international scale.
Collin activates BLAC as not only a practitioner of fine art but also a committed participant in social practice. In this collaborative space, Collin actively contributes to a cooperative effort that transcends artistic boundaries, focusing on the empowerment and creative development of BIPOC youth and fellow creators.
Collin Patrick’s artistic journey is a testament to the convergence of diverse influences and a profound exploration of self-expression.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Collin’s early experiences laid the foundation for his artistic curiosity. The rich blend of African American and Latino heritage in Dallas, coupled with the city’s dynamic energy, shaped Collin’s perception of art as a means to reflect, question, and celebrate the exceptional diversity of the human experience.
Currently, Collin finds himself immersed in the vibrant art scene of Vancouver, BC, as a practicing artist at The Black Art Centre. This opportunity has given him the platform to share his experience as an African-American and further explore his artistic vision to connect with new ideas and ways of being.
As Collin continues to evolve as an artist, his experiences in Kenya and Paraguay in 2023 have added profound layers to his narrative, serving as both a source of inspiration and a means of expanding the boundaries of his creative expression.
Collin Patrick’s artistic journey is one that navigates through geographical, cultural, and emotional dialogues, resulting in a body of work that invites viewers to join him on a reflective and transformative exploration of the human condition.
“My practice seeks to achieve two things; documentation and dialogue. documenting the day-to-day provides space to create a dialogue with what I've experienced and expand on ideas that relate to the original subject.”
Rooted in expressive painting, this series serves as a canvas for exploring the nuances of our urban existence.
In 2023, Collin expanded the "Lifestyles" series with over 10 new works, each a brushstroke in a larger narrative that romanticizes the simplicity of daily life. The series, at its core, prompts viewers to question the rhythms of their own existence, challenging preconceptions about what defines a meaningful life in the modern world.
The influences shaping the "Lifestyles" series are as diverse as the subjects themselves. Collin draws inspiration from the pulse of urban environments, capturing the essence of bustling city life. From the quiet moments of solitude to the dynamic interplay of diverse cultures, each piece becomes a snapshot of the human experience within the urban tapestry.
We Play
THE ROLE
Within Collin Patrick’s “Lifestyles” series, the canvas becomes a dynamic arena for questioning the interplay between individuality and collectivism that defines our societies. Each subject serves as a visual probe, prompting viewers to reflect on their roles within the collective of city life.
"YOU'VE ONLY GOT YOURSELF TO BLAME SO BETTER MAKE IT A THANK YOU NOTE"
In this exploration, Collin utilizes subjects to pose questions about how individual choices reverberate through the broader context of urban culture. The bustling streets, solitary figures, and shared spaces all become mirrors reflecting the intricate dance between personal autonomy and the collective pulse of the city. The “Lifestyles” series becomes a visual dialogue, inviting viewers to consider their own contributions to the communal narrative that shapes our urban landscape.
"VENTURING INTO THE REALM OF MEDITATIVE SCRIPTURE PRACTICES INTERTWINING WISDOM, INTROSPECTION, AND FAMILIAL DYNAMICS."
In a poignant artistic exploration, Collin Patrick reveals his latest series inspired by the ancient wisdom of the Book of Proverbs, authored by King Solomon circa 1000 BC. These canvases serve as a testament to Collin's journey, delicately navigating the interplay between personal experiences and the expectations set by a paternal influence. From paying homage to sage guidance to capturing the tension of conflicting realities, the series paints an authentic narrative of reconciliation, symbolizing the healing of a strained father-son relationship and Collin’s commitment to carving his path while respecting the enduring cycle of wisdom.
The works comprising the City Blocks Series shift the focus solely onto the atmospheric essence of these urban spaces, devoid of their usual inhabitants. This deliberate absence draws attention to the starkness of the buildings and the illuminating lights, evoking an eerie sensation that invites contemplation of the forms themselves. In this absence, a sense of solitude and foreboding magnifies, revealing the ominous monstrosity that lurks within these architectural subjects.
Inspired by various significant locations, each artwork within the City Blocks Series assumes the personality of its origin. The artist's interpretation of these spaces manifests through the interplay of simple geometric forms and sharp contrasts, resulting in captivating compositions that transcend the boundaries of traditional representation. Through these artistic explorations, Collin offers viewers an opportunity to immerse themselves in a haunting visual narrative, provoking emotions and perceptions that challenge conventional expectations.
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Shadow
SHAPE
The play of light on glass, the stark shadows cast by towering edifices, and the amalgamation of architectural styles create a poetic resonance that speaks to the shared human experience within the concrete jungles we call cities. By removing the individual, Collin redirects attention to the shared experiences and interconnectedness that define modern urban life. It's an exploration of the spaces we inhabit, an invitation to reconsider the significance of our urban environments beyond the individuals who navigate them.
A few days ago, I took an abrupt trip to be with my family in rural Kenya. We left because my great grandmother had fallen ill, and there was concern she would not recover. Her name was Monica Jepkosgei Yebei, she was born in 1903 in Kipkorgot, Kenya. She was given the English name Monica, a beginning to the erasing of her peoples culture. 120 years later, there is nearly nothing left untouched by colonialism even after its official ending in 1963. My father was raised by Monica, or Gogo as we called her (Kalenjin language for grandmother). After he left Kenya in 1996 to pursue a university education through competitive running, he and my mother gave birth to me on US soil in 2001.
Today, my Kenyan heritage is purely anecdotal as I have no citizenship or affiliation with the country, aside from my lineage. Growing up distanced from my father further grew the divide between myself and my ancestry. Today I buried Gogo’s casket, on the land of her eldest living son. I do not speak Kiswahili or Kalenjin, I've never spent more than a month at a time in Kenya, and I've never completed the traditional coming of age ritual of our people. But today, I buried the casket of my great grandmother, and I shed tears. I watched my father shed tears. My grandmother screamed and wept. And the several hundred people who attended her funeral service spent over 8 hours in the sun mourning, praying, feasting, and rejoicing in her memory. I shed tears today, not because her death was a tragedy, but because with her, dies 120 years of heritage and a testimony of a lived experience that I yearn to hear told.
A life well lived.
Mosin Gogo
Collin Patrick
October 24, 2023