Collis' practice involves a subversion of time frame and visual perception through the manipulation of everyday objects. In the piece 'Paint Job', what initially seems like a collection of careless splashes and stains upon the fabric of utilitarian worker's overalls are, on closer inspection, meticulously stitched marks replicating the accidental and spontaneous moment. Further to this, Collis enjoys playfully positioning the works in overlooked areas of an exhibition space, to heighten the potential for an initial misreading. We, the viewer, are then forced to rewire our visual and mental understanding of a particular mark, thus elegantly extending our viewing experience.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2010
Since I fell for you, Ikon, Birmingham (with publication)
2010
Sculpture Show, Torrance Art Museum, CA (with publication)
2010
Galerie Frank Elbaz, Paris (forthcoming)
2010
Works on paper, Seventeen, London (forthcoming)
2009
Twice Removed, Espacio Minimo, Madrid
2009
For all the things we thought we’d love forever, Seventeen, Solo presentation, Frieze Art Fair (with catalogue)
2008
Why did I think this was a good idea, Lora Reynolds Gallery, Austin, Texas
2008
Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
2008
Sweat, SEVENTEEN, London
2007
The grand scheme of things, The City Gallery, Leicester
2007
Don’t get your hopes up, SEVENTEEN, London
2004
I know all about you - Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth
2003
Engineer, Beaconsfield Gallery, London
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2010
Les compétences invisibles, Maison Populaire de Montreuil, France
2010
Lean, Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, NY
2010
Look again, Marlborough Chelsea, NY
2010
Nod Nod Wink Wink, Taos Museum, New Mexico
2009
Souvenir, Leeds Metropolitan Gallery, Leeds
2009
The Sculpture Show, Eastside Projects, Birmingham
2009
Out of the Ordinary, Tullie House, Carslile
2009
No Show, Nicholas Robinson Gallery, NY
2009
Susan Collis, Ane Mette Hol and Toril Johannessen, Lautoum, Norway
2009
Bizarre Perfection, The Isreal Museum, Jerusalem
2009
Apparently Invisible, The Drawing Center NY
2009
At Your Service, The David Roberts Foundation, London
2008
Out of the Ordinary, Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead
2008
Lure, Galerie Frank Elbaz, Paris
2008
Presque Rien, Laure Genillard, London, Curated by Gavin Turk
2007
Isobar, Fieldgate Gallery, London
2007
Business as Usual, Angel Row Gallery, Nottingham
2007
Citadel 1, Front Room/Killing Room, David Risley Gallery, London
2007
Ultrasonic International II, Mark Moore Gallery
2007 - 2008
Out of the Ordinary, The V&A, London and touring
2007
An Archaeology, Project Space 176, The Zabludowicz Collection (with publication)
2006
Until it makes sense, Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris
2006
Until it makes sense, SEVENTEEN
2006
Seventeen Presents…, SEVENTEEN
2006
Brownfield, Lounge Gallery, London
2005
The Vinyl Project, Cork, Curated by Simon Cutts for Cork City of Culture
2005
Drawing 200, The Drawing Room, London
2005
Oriel Mostyn Open 2005, Llandudno, Wales (Winner)
2005
Arttextiles3, Touring Exhibition
2005
Thy Neighbours Ox II, Space Station 65 Gallery, London
2005
Taking a line for a walk, The Place, Letchworth
2005
Chronic Epoch, Beaconsfield Gallery, London
2004
Free From the Itch of Desire, Temple Bar Gallery, Dublin
2004
Emergency, Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth.
2003
40 White Chairs, Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, London
2003
Gobbledygook, The Centre of Attention Gallery, London
2002 - 2003
Jerwood Drawing Prize, Touring Exhibition
2002
Notably, Pump House Gallery, London
2002
Arcadia In the City, Marble Hill House and Grounds, Twickenham
EDUCATION
2000 - 2002
MA in Sculpture, Royal College of Art
1997 - 2000
BA (Hons) in Sculpture, Chelsea School of Art and Design
