
Breeny Collins
Art, body and expression
Breeny Collins is a contemporary artist who works with acrylic and gouache paints, creating her art through the direct use of her body. Her works are produced using imprint techniques, in which she uses her breasts and vulva as central means of expression, thematically placing them at the forefront. This unique approach explores themes of physicality, identity, and the connection between humans and nature.
In her work, Collins critically examines the societal perception of female bodies. She challenges the reduction of women to purely aesthetic or sexual features, instead emphasizing the individual story, strength, and creative expressive power inherent in the body itself. Her art is not merely a visual representation but also an invitation to shift perspectives: the female body is not portrayed as an object of external desire, but as a source of self-determination, expression, and life. Personal experiences—such as her aunt’s battle with breast cancer and close friends’ diagnoses of cervical cancer—have deeply influenced her engagement with the female body and its perception in society. As a result, Collins is committed to supporting both organizations that assist survivors of sexualized violence and the German Cancer Aid (Deutsche Krebshilfe) through the sale of her works.
The creation of her artworks is a precise, sensitive, and technically demanding process. The interplay of paint, the moment of pressure, and the subtle nuances of the imprint require great patience and a meticulous engagement with material and form. This dedication is evident in her works, which not only impress aesthetically but also convey a powerful social message.
Collins' works are more than artistic depictions—they are a bold statement advocating for a more conscious engagement with body images, for a critical reflection on societal norms, and for an open-minded approach to topics such as illness, healing, and body acceptance. Her art invites viewers to rediscover and appreciate the human body in all its expressive power.