Work samples

  • Bethlehem Steel 1 - #8 Abstract
    Bethlehem Steel 1 - #8 Abstract
    Oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in

About Gillian

Gillian Collins was born in England.  Her family immigrated to Maryland in the early 1960s where she continues to reside.  She received her BFA and MFA from Towson University.  As a co-owner of residential plumbing and HVAC service companies, her association with these trades artistically inspires Collins. 

Divorcing the form from the function of mechanical components, she conveys the importance of these vital but unnoticed engineering feats in her paintings, compelling the viewer… more

Bethlehem Steel series

Bethlehem Steel series is an  exhibit of  works  portraying realistic and abstracted images obtained from a 2021 visit to the industrial giant, defunct, Bethlehem Steel manufacturing complex, located in Pennsylvania. 

  • Bethlehem Steel 1 - #8 Abstract
    Bethlehem Steel 1 - #8 Abstract
    Oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in

Mechanical Components

Divorcing the form from their function.  A number of artwork incorporates  oil paint with vintage blueprints 
  • Stablizer.jpg
    Stablizer.jpg
    Mixed media on canvas, 20" x 20"

Architectural abstractions Gouache and Vintage blueprints

Combination of Vintage blueprints with gouache
  • Seven Lights.jpeg
    Seven Lights.jpeg
    Gouache with Vintage Blueprint on panel, 16" x 24"

Architectural Abstractions in Oil with cold wax and Vintage Blueprints

  • Grey 2.jpg
    Grey 2.jpg
    Oil with cold wax on paper, 7" x 5"

Human Mechanics

An mechanical exploration of the human form.
  • Escape.jpeg
    Escape.jpeg
    Mixed Media with Vintage Blueprints on 30" x 22" oil paper, image size 27" x 19.5"

Mechanical Components 2

  • Gas Regulator.jpg
    Gas Regulator.jpg

Mechanical Components 3

Foundational structures in our urban and industrial environment that are often overlooked.
  • Baltimore Warehouse Punch Press BAKER.jpg
    Baltimore Warehouse Punch Press BAKER.jpg
    Converted Baltimore MD warehouse housing artist studios, obsolete punch press and fire hose support

New Light on Mechanical Components

  • yellowstone snow plow.jpeg
    yellowstone snow plow.jpeg
    Yellowstone Steam Snow Plow

Under Concrete

Under concrete infra structure elements
  • Concrete Sunlight
    Concrete Sunlight
    Concrete, bridge, bridges, parking, parking lot, road, Metro, urban landscape, subway