Collins Art Creations
Born and raised in Oklahoma, I have traveled extensively since my teenage years, exposing me to a variety of arts and cultures. I studied both the creative and martial arts from my late father, Joseph L Collins, an accomplished artist in multiple mediums -clay, wood/glass etchings, paint, ink and pencil. He was also a Master in martial arts, the foremost being in Tai Chi. I migrated to Asheville in 2017 being drawn by its natural beauty and acceptance of unique individuals such as myself. I originally practiced massage therapy once here, but have since retired from that field and have come back full circle to art.
Chris Collins / Asheville, NC
I find stained glass the perfect medium for expressing my creativity. I draw my inspiration heavily from African tribes and cultures but also from Southeast Asian and Asian cultures-the latter due to exposure via my late father. I enjoy finding unique and non-traditional ways to experiment and create with the glass.
Caravan Art Bazaar’s ART 4 AID program uses art for good by donating a percent of sales from artwork by participating artists to various grassroots mutual aid programs near and far.
To date, CAB has helped raise over $14,000 in funds for Hurricane Helene disaster relief in North Carolina, rainforest conservation in Peru and Sumatra, community land stewardship near Cherokee, affordable housing in Swannanoa NC, community art experiences in Asheville, cultural preservation in Vietnam, and more!
CAB’s ART4AID Program
