Holly Atkinson
Holly graduated from UFT and Sheridan College in art education. She lived in Paris , France and studied under the painter Mac Avoy while there. She has been working with bronze for many years where she developed her skills with metal and patina. Her sculptures are in bronze, mixed media and ceramic and range from figurative to abstract. Atkinson's work is included in private and public collections in Iceland, South Africa, USA and Canada.
Holly works from her studio in Guelph.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
My work is contemporary and portrays people I have met and been inspired by places I have visited.
These sculptures in ceramic are from a new series that explores humanity and nature through form and colour.My intent is to initiate dialogue and a connection.
Holly graduated from UFT and Sheridan College in art education. She lived in Paris , France and studied under the painter Mac Avoy while there. She has been working with bronze for many years where she developed her skills with metal and patina. Her sculptures are in bronze, mixed media and ceramic and range from figurative to abstract. Atkinson's work is included in private and public collections in Iceland, South Africa, USA and Canada.
Holly works from her studio in Guelph.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
My work is contemporary and portrays people I have met and been inspired by places I have visited.
These sculptures in ceramic are from a new series that explores humanity and nature through form and colour.My intent is to initiate dialogue and a connection.
$650.00
Ceramic on birch wood.
7x10x8"
This sculpture is abstract yet a contemporary portrayal of a young girl with pig tails.
It is mounted on a birch wood base.
$700.00
Ceramic on wood base.
8x10x7"
Abstract and contemporary portrait of bird man with bird symbol for the eye and flying birds on the back of the head, mounted on wood base.
$1,200.00
Ceramic on wood sculpture.
15x9"
If I Were King is a contemporary sculpture from a new series in ceramic. It measures 15" x 8" x 8". It is mounted on a birch wood base. It portrays my love of different cultures and the perception of who people are. Texture and line are important to me in this sculpture.
$1,200.00
Ceramic on wood sculpture.
9x12x9"
While I Was Sleeping is a contemporary ceramic sculpture mounted on birch wood. It measures 12" x 9" x 9".
It encourages the viewer to look up close at the tilted head, closed eyes and empty head. Is he dreaming, thinking or contemplating? That is for the viewer to decide.