India Collins

Jellyfish Journey 2022

Upcycled crab pots, upcycled clothing, upcycled marine rope, PVC pipe, solar-powered LED lighting

300 x 800 x 1000 cm

$12,000

About the Work

This cluster of 10 individual works is a tribute to the mysterious and ethereal creature of the sea: the jellyfish. Mesmerising to watch as they gently pulse and gracefully drift through the water, they carry their delicate tentacles behind them. These creatures are slow moving yet powerful, the most efficient swimmers in the ocean.

This installation evokes notions of departure and elicits possibilities of alternate existential realities. India’s work presents a visceral and poetic exposition of our deepest vulnerabilities, revealing the precariousness and preciousness of life, and celebrating the unimaginable discoveries we make along the way.

About the Artist

India Collins is a contemporary artist based in Far North Queensland. Born and raised in Canada, Collins studied Fine Arts in Montreal, Quebec. Her practice spans the disciplines of painting, sculpture, installation, and textiles.

Much of her work is centred around narratives that are intrinsically connected to the materials being used. She harnesses personal histories, creating work that prioritises the sharing of knowledge and storytelling. As her work is often process driven, it is evolutionary in nature.

Collins is particularly interested in how people engage within new space and strives to create work that challenges the viewer’s perception of how much their surrounding impacts on their state of mind as well as their social and emotional well-being. Through the fabrication of immersive and sensory environments – which incorporate texture, lighting, movement and sound – her work becomes a catalyst for re-engaging people in new and unexpected ways.