Christa Collins, an emerging artist based in Atlanta and Nashville, uses art to express and explore the presence, memory, emotion and spirituality that lies beneath the surface and within the inner self. By harnessing instinct to engage in material creation, Christa emphasizes fluidity, imperfection and layering of textures and surfaces through a process of tactile exploration that blends her own personal language with that of the Abstract Expressionist style. Her use of earthy tones, complex textural elements and the use of structural forms create dynamic art that inspire “introspection, interiority, and connection to the unseen.” Shaped by a diverse background including experience in fashion and music, Christa uses an intuitive sense of rhythm and ongoing spiritual seeking to inspire creation. She encourages viewers to accept the invitation to slow down and engage with their inner worlds.