Mac Collins is a British visual artist from Nottingham. Collins creates allegorical objects,
sculpture and installation from resistant materials such as wood, welded steel, cast
aluminium and cast glass. Having entered the field of contemporary visual arts with a
design education, Collins approaches the creation of sculpture with an interest in
materiality and tactility. Implementing repetitive and ritualistic making processes, Collins’
sculptures often present symmetrical and systematic compositions of forms. Collins
follows a human-centred approach that responds to the social rituals and behaviours he
encounters and experiences. Drawn from a wide range of sources – from domestic
objects to oral histories, Jamaican dominoes culture to common psychological
phenomena – Collins’ work explores notions of distorted memory, shifting perspectives
and contemporary mythology.
Alongside his studio practice, Collins engages in other academic and cultural pursuits,
including writing, public talks, and lecturing. He currently holds the position of Lecturer at
Northumbria University and sits on the board of trustees at Primary, Nottingham.
Recent presentations of Collins’ work include at: Slugtown, Newcaslte, UK (2025); Bold
Tendencies, London, UK (2025); Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, US (2024);
Denver Art Museum, Denver, US (2024); Strada Gallery, New York, US (2024); British Pavilion, Venice Biennale, Italy (2024); Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate, UK (2023).