Urban living based on a friends life in Papamoa Olympus Grove. A man lies under a fountain in his backyard as he enjoys a sense of freedom or Bliss inside the confines of the yards fence.
No Mans Land, Although based on Urban New Zealand it was painted in Barcelona. The work was part of Collis first exhibition in Spain, please click txt for writing from the 2009 Catalogue summing up the body of work.
Titled: Vanilla Tierra Oil on Paper. 65x95cm. 2009.
Pastel-hued artwork showcasing the bus stop as a starting point. The motive behind this painting raises inquiries about its origin and inspiration. It presents an enigmatic piece that provokes more questions than answers. Have you ever experienced the desire to depart from a certain place? This particular creation came to life after Collis’s arrival in Barcelona, possibly symbolizing the abandonment of the Kiwi dream. The use of classic turquoise shades reminiscent of rural New Zealand, juxtaposed with peeling paint further weathered by intense, UV-lacking conditions, adds to the artwork’s allure. The title itself Vanilla a plane flavour, Tierra Spanish for land but what could also have the double meaning of terror and the suburban nightmare.
Artwork Titled Memorial Drive, Medium: Bitumen on Paper. Size: 65x95cm