Profile: Paul Collins

Nashville-based artist Paul Collins creates art that he calls “a collaboration between (himself), Nashville, and Tennessee.”

Have you discovered any of the hundreds of colorful painted animal signs with the word “vote” on them here in Nashville? Or have you encountered the giant books around town that are part of the Unbannable Library installation? The Middle Tennessee artist and Austin Peay State University professor is behind both of these projects. Today, we talk with Collins about the stories behind his works and his own journey as an artist.

This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys

GUEST

• Paul Collins, artist and Austin Peay State University professor

Learn More

• Check out Paul’s work on his website: paulpaul.com. You can see a gallery of vote signs and learn more about the Unbannable Library.
• NewsChannel 5 Nashville | APSU professor’s art project aims to inspire people to vote
• The Tennessean | Too big to ban? TN professor raises awareness with ‘Unbannable Library’ public art project