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Such Fragile Futures (Film)

Such Fragile Futures (Film)

This short film acts as an introduction to a collaboration I had with poet Christine De Luca, during my time as Artist in Residence at Dr Neil’s Garden in Duddingston and is an attempt to create a distillation of our experience into something easily accessible by...

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Artist in Residence at Dr. Neil’s Garden

Artist in Residence at Dr. Neil’s Garden

I’m thrilled to be the Artist in Residence at the ‘hidden’ gem that is Dr. Neil’s Garden, by the shores of Duddingston Loch, near Edinburgh (from June 2021-June 2022) where I’ll be found, ‘dropping down’ amongst the plants and general ambience of this special spot. The poet, John Clare (1793-1864) described his need for “dropping down”, in order that he be better able to see nature as it might appear to other beings – he ‘dropped down’ in order that he might better attune to his immediate environment. I too am trying to allow myself to do this – slowing down, dropping down, seeing as heeding…

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Latest News : Video Collaboration

Latest News : Video Collaboration

I have collaborated with the wonderful Tomáš Liška and Invisible World on a music video inspired by a track called "Another Thing to Think About" from the band's new album "Hope" and you can view it here*   https://brigidcollinsart.com/films/

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“And the day came…”

“And the day came…”

Inspired by a quote from the Journals of Anais Nin: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they...

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An 8 week introductory course with Artist, Brigid Collins

An 8 week introductory course with Artist, Brigid Collins

This course will be delivered online on Saturdays (1.30pm-4.30pm) New course starting in January 2021: Saturday 9th January - Saturday 6th March (with mid-term break on Saturday, 13th February). Course Fee: £280* (Fee includes continuing access to weekly video...

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Art / Walking Holiday 2020

Art / Walking Holiday 2020

Enjoy a week of total immersion in Andalusian sunshine - making art or walking amidst mountains and olive groves, staying at the stunning and unique boutique Hotel Finca El Cerrillo, deep in rural Andalucia, yet only an hour from Malaga! Hotel...

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Unpacked: Home from Home

Unpacked: Home from Home

Unpacked: Home from Home is a collaborative project between the University Art Collection and Stirling and Falkirk Councils. The workshops were led by artist Brigid Collins with support from students of the MLitt in Creative Writing at the University. "Unpacked: Home...

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