Petra Collins in the Main Photo Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based Petra Collins is one of the few artists whose work has not only influenced the visual culture of the 2010s, but also our collective visual consciousness. Collins is not only a photographer, but also a director and a model, one of the most striking representatives of the so-called new wave feminism, an artist who is never afraid to talk about femininity, sometimes with humor, sometimes poignantly, sometimes aesthetically, but always honestly. Collins has an important message for women to boldly express their vulnerability, sensitivity and sexuality on camera here and beyond. Her works appear in the most famous magazines, but she has also created campaigns for Gucci and Adidas. What they have in common is that she is given free rein to create by even the biggest brands, and she is able to create such a unique world in her images. She is proud of her Hungarian roots, and family ties are important to her, and her series made in Hungary features family members. The pictures trace back to the happiest, cloudless summers of childhood, when the world was still full of mystery, joy and wonder. Toronto born, Los Angeles based Petra is one of those few artists whose works not only influenced the visual culture of the 2010s but also our collective visual consciousness. Collis is a photographer, a director, and a model, one of the most forceful representatives of the so-called New-Wave Feminism. An artist, who is never afraid to speak about her femininity either with humor, or by shocking the viewer, yet remaining honest every time. Collins's important message to women is to bravely express their vulnerability, sensitivity, and sexuality from either side of the camera. Her works appear in the most prestigious magazines, she contributed to campaigns for Gucci and Adidas, among others. The common feature in these projects is that she gets a free hand from the biggest brands thanks to the distinct aesthetic she creates in her pictures. She is proud of her Hungarian origin, and family bonds are very important to her. In the series made in Hungary her family members appear. The pictures trace back the happiest, carefree childhood summers when the world is still all mystery, cheerfulness and wonder.
