When examining my paintings, one will notice the frenetic energy that is present throughout the work. Upon investigating more closely, it will become apparent that this activity is the essence of each mark. In this sense, painting is a personal act that works to understand the subject. Whether the subject be that of the internal world of the artist or a literal form of the external world, it is the very translation of thought to form that ignites life within the painting.

As an artist, I use oil paint as a medium to explore this kindred connection that exists between the mark and intent.

Although my practice remains figurative, it must be stressed that the majority of my inspiration stems from an internal source, something that is not driven by the literal subject. This has resulted in an impasto application of oil paint where variables such as speed, force and motion activate endless possibilities within each mark. Painting has come to be about capturing what occurs within the present moment. Whether this is from within the time to mentally prepare and “enter into” the painting, to the physical contact made of brush onto canvas.

The artwork itself is a result of a conducted spiritual process, where varying brushwork reflects the subtle layers of an authentic human response.

Find out more about Holly and her work hollyzandbergen.com

• 2022 Internal Landscapes, Astor Bristed Gallery, Arrowtown
  

• 2021 In Search Of A Truer Nature, Astor Bristed Gallery, Arrowtown

• 2020 Ephemeral Worlds, Black Asterisk Gallery, Auckland

• 2019 Touch, Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, Charlotte Street, London

• 2018 Compositions Of Nature, Black Asterisk Gallery, Auckland

• 2017 I Sit In The Blue Of The Hills, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London         

• 2017 Terrain, Aigantighe Art Gallery, Timaru, New Zealand

• 2022 Craigs Aspiring Art Prize, Holy Family School, Wanaka

• 2021 Summer Exhibition, Craig Potton Gallery, Nelson

• 2021 Summer Contemporary Exhibition, Rarity Gallery, Mykonos

• 2021 Parkin Drawing Prize, Academy Galleries, Wellington

• 2021 ZAFAA21, Ashburton Art Gallery, Ashburton

• 2020 Summer Contemporary Exhibition, Rarity Gallery, Mykonos

• 2020 Springtime, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London

• 2019 Battersea Autumn Affordable Art Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London

• 2019 LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London

• 2019 RSM Plunket Law Art Show, Aigantighe Art Gallery, Timaru, New Zealand

• 2019 Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London

• 2019 Hampstead Heath Affordable Art Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London

• 2019 Auckland Art Fair, The Cloud, Black Asterisk Gallery, Auckland

• 2018 Context, Art New York, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, New York

• 2018 Battersea Affordable Art Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London