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== Materials and techniques == |
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== Materials and techniques == |
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One of Collins' most distinctive techniques is his use of non-traditional materials.[{{Cite web |date=10 July 2017 |title=5 Artists Working with Innovative Materials at the Accessible Art Fair |url=https://www.invaluable.com/blog/innovative-artists-accessible-art-fair/}}] He often incorptorates objects and substances that carry significant symbolic weight, such as [[diamond dust]], [[blood]], and [[hate speech]] found on social media.[{{Cite web|date=2018-07-20|title=This artist made Princess Diana's portrait using HIV+ve blood for an important reason|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/princess-diana-hiv-positive-blood-portrait-awareness-5265980/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}][{{Cite web|title=British artist recreates Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair cover using Twitter death threats|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11811835/Caitlyn-Jenner-Vanity-Fair-cover-British-artist-recreates-with-tweets.html|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Telegraph|date=19 August 2015 |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web|date=2014-04-22|title=Conor Collins creates Tom Daley portrait from anti-gay tweets|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/uk-artist-creates-tom-daley-portrait-anti-gay-tweets-9274213.html|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Independent|language=en}}] |
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One of Collins' most distinctive techniques is his use of non-traditional materials.[{{Cite web |date=10 July 2017 |title=5 Artists Working with Innovative Materials at the Accessible Art Fair |url=https://www.invaluable.com/blog/innovative-artists-accessible-art-fair/}}] He often incorporates objects and substances that carry significant symbolic weight, such as [[diamond]] dust, [[blood]], and [[hate speech]] found on social media.[{{Cite web|date=2018-07-20|title=This artist made Princess Diana's portrait using HIV+ve blood for an important reason|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/princess-diana-hiv-positive-blood-portrait-awareness-5265980/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}][{{Cite web|title=British artist recreates Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair cover using Twitter death threats|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11811835/Caitlyn-Jenner-Vanity-Fair-cover-British-artist-recreates-with-tweets.html|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Telegraph|date=19 August 2015 |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web|date=2014-04-22|title=Conor Collins creates Tom Daley portrait from anti-gay tweets|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/uk-artist-creates-tom-daley-portrait-anti-gay-tweets-9274213.html|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Independent|language=en}}] |
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== Notable works == |
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== Notable works == |
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=== Alan Turing (2015) === |
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=== Alan Turing (2015) === |
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Another significant work by Collins is his portrait of [[Alan Turing]]. The portrait was made using the blood of gay and bisexual medical professionals banned from donating under UK blood donation laws.[{{Cite news|date=2015-11-17|title=The Amazing Reason This Artist Created An Alan Turing Portrait With The Blood of Gay Men|url=https://gcn.ie/the-amazing-reason-this-artist-created-an-alan-turing-portrait-with-the-blood-of-gay-men/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=GCN|language=en|last1=Casey |first1=Jane }}][{{Cite web|last=Mulhall|first=James|title=Manchester artist's portrait is made using gay men's blood|url=https://www.irishpost.com/news/manchester-artist-creates-alan-turing-portrait-using-gay-mens-blood-for-new-campaign-73445|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Irish Post}}][{{Cite news|last=Rogan|first=Aaron|title=Blood portrait makes case for gay donors|newspaper=[[The Times]] |language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/blood-portrait-makes-case-for-gay-donors-pz7jrzm8crj|access-date=2020-10-05|issn=0140-0460}}] Collins is said to have used 26 different persons bloody to create the portrait[{{Cite web |last=Morel |first=Sarah |date=2016-06-19 |title=Drawing Blood |url=https://www.tn2magazine.ie/drawing-blood/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=TN2 Magazine |language=en-GB}}] |
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Another significant work by Collins is his portrait of [[Alan Turing]]. The portrait was made using the blood of gay and bisexual medical professionals banned from donating under UK blood donation laws.[{{Cite news|date=2015-11-17|title=The Amazing Reason This Artist Created An Alan Turing Portrait With The Blood of Gay Men|url=https://gcn.ie/the-amazing-reason-this-artist-created-an-alan-turing-portrait-with-the-blood-of-gay-men/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=GCN|language=en|last1=Casey |first1=Jane }}][{{Cite web|last=Mulhall|first=James|title=Manchester artist's portrait is made using gay men's blood|url=https://www.irishpost.com/news/manchester-artist-creates-alan-turing-portrait-using-gay-mens-blood-for-new-campaign-73445|access-date=2020-10-05|website=The Irish Post}}][{{Cite news|last=Rogan|first=Aaron|title=Blood portrait makes case for gay donors|newspaper=[[The Times]] |language=en|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/blood-portrait-makes-case-for-gay-donors-pz7jrzm8crj|access-date=2020-10-05|issn=0140-0460}}] Collins is said to have used 26 different persons blood to create the portrait.[{{Cite web |last=Morel |first=Sarah |date=2016-06-19 |title=Drawing Blood |url=https://www.tn2magazine.ie/drawing-blood/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=TN2 Magazine |language=en-GB}}] |
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=== Cailyn (2015) === |
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=== Caitlyn (2015) === |
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In 2015, Conor Collins created a striking portrait of [[Caitlyn Jenner]], which quickly garnered widespread attention.[{{Cite web |date=2015-08-19 |title=British artist recreates Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair cover using Twitter death threats |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11811835/Caitlyn-Jenner-Vanity-Fair-cover-British-artist-recreates-with-tweets.html |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=The Telegraph |language=en}}][{{Cite web |date=2016-07-15 |title=This artist turned hundreds of death threats against Caitlyn Jenner into a masterpiece |url=https://www.aol.com/2015-08-20-this-artist-turned-hundreds-of-death-threats-against-caitlyn-jen-21225115.html |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=www.aol.com |language=en-US}}] |
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In 2015, Conor Collins created a striking portrait of [[Caitlyn Jenner]], which quickly garnered widespread attention.[{{Cite web |date=2015-08-19 |title=British artist recreates Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair cover using Twitter death threats |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11811835/Caitlyn-Jenner-Vanity-Fair-cover-British-artist-recreates-with-tweets.html |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=The Telegraph |language=en}}][{{Cite web |date=2016-07-15 |title=This artist turned hundreds of death threats against Caitlyn Jenner into a masterpiece |url=https://www.aol.com/2015-08-20-this-artist-turned-hundreds-of-death-threats-against-caitlyn-jen-21225115.html |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=www.aol.com |language=en-US}}] |
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== Target of Abuse == |
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== Target of Abuse == |
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Collins' appears to have been the subject of abuse due to his artwork.[{{Cite web |last=White |first=Alan |date=2015-10-07 |title=A Gay Artist Quite Literally Schooled Someone Who Sent Him Hate Mail |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/a-gay-artist-quite-literally-schooled-someone-who-sent-him-h |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=BuzzFeed |language=en-gb}}] Collins attempted upon receiving written abuse decided to annotate and mark the letter humorously and post it online.[{{Cite web |title=This artist's response to some hate mail was spectacular |url=https://www.dailyedge.ie/hate-mail-2373959-Oct2015/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=www.dailyedge.ie}}] When asked how he felt receiving hate the artist responded "All I would say is don't let trolls drag you down to their level. Only a person unhappy in their own lives wants to spend their free time bringing others down. Being too busy being happy is the best revenge I'd say!" |
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Collins appears to have been the subject of abuse due to his artwork.[{{Cite web |last=White |first=Alan |date=2015-10-07 |title=A Gay Artist Quite Literally Schooled Someone Who Sent Him Hate Mail |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/a-gay-artist-quite-literally-schooled-someone-who-sent-him-h |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=BuzzFeed |language=en-gb}}] Upon receiving written abuse, Collins decided to annotate and mark the letter humorously and post it online.[{{Cite web |title=This artist's response to some hate mail was spectacular |url=https://www.dailyedge.ie/hate-mail-2373959-Oct2015/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=www.dailyedge.ie}}] When asked how he felt receiving hate the artist responded "All I would say is don't let trolls drag you down to their level. Only a person unhappy in their own lives wants to spend their free time bringing others down. Being too busy being happy is the best revenge I'd say!" |
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== Response to Sainsbury's advert == |
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== Response to Sainsbury's advert == |
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In 2016, Conor Collins garnered significant attention for his critical response to a [[Sainsbury's]] store in Camden Road which took out an advert for "an ambitious artist" to "voluntarily refurbish" the facility.[{{Cite news |date=2016-05-13 |title=Sainsbury's Camden store 'sorry' for free artist advert |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-36286624 |access-date=2024-05-24 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}] |
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In 2016, Conor Collins garnered significant attention for his critical response to a [[Sainsbury's]] store in Camden Road which took out an advert for "an ambitious artist" to "voluntarily refurbish" the facility.[{{Cite news |date=2016-05-13 |title=Sainsbury's Camden store 'sorry' for free artist advert |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-36286624 |access-date=2024-05-24 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}] |
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Collins, known for his vocal stance on the value of artistic labor, publicly criticized the advert on social media. Collins' attacked the supermarket's attempt to hire someone for free[{{Cite web |last=Grandhi |first=Kedar |date=2016-05-14 |title=Sainsbury's understands there are no free lunches |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sainsburys-apologises-ad-calling-artist-refurbish-its-staff-canteen-free-1560032 |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=International Business Times UK |language=en}}] and suggested the store deducted some money from its bosses' salaries to "pay someone to do work for you so that the concept of '[[starving artist]]' wouldn't have to be a thing."[{{Cite news |agency=Press Association |date=2016-05-13 |title=Sainsbury's apologises for ad seeking artist to revamp canteen for free |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/may/13/sainsburys-apologises-ad-seeking-artist-revamp-canteen-for-free |access-date=2024-05-24 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}] |
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Collins, known for his vocal stance on the value of artistic labor, publicly criticized the advert on social media. Collins attacked the supermarket's attempt to hire someone for free[{{Cite web |last=Grandhi |first=Kedar |date=2016-05-14 |title=Sainsbury's understands there are no free lunches |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sainsburys-apologises-ad-calling-artist-refurbish-its-staff-canteen-free-1560032 |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=International Business Times UK |language=en}}] and suggested the store deducted some money from its bosses' salaries to "pay someone to do work for you so that the concept of '[[starving artist]]' wouldn't have to be a thing."[{{Cite news |agency=Press Association |date=2016-05-13 |title=Sainsbury's apologises for ad seeking artist to revamp canteen for free |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/may/13/sainsburys-apologises-ad-seeking-artist-revamp-canteen-for-free |access-date=2024-05-24 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}] |
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A Sainsbury's spokeswoman apologised for the store's "error of judgment" and said it was in talks with the store.[{{Cite news |date=3 May 2016 |title=Sainsbury's apologises over canteen artist 'volunteer advert' |url=https://www.itv.com/news/2016-05-13/sainsburys-apologises-over-canteen-artist-volunteer-advert}}] |
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A Sainsbury's spokeswoman apologised for the store's "error of judgment" and said it was in talks with the store.[{{Cite news |date=3 May 2016 |title=Sainsbury's apologises over canteen artist 'volunteer advert' |url=https://www.itv.com/news/2016-05-13/sainsburys-apologises-over-canteen-artist-volunteer-advert}}] |
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