Artist Statement
I paint places I love. I’m drawn to dramatic vistas, bold shapes and meditative scenes of nature’s everyday rhythm. The act of creating a piece is a dialogue between materials and my memories of places, where each layer adds depth and history. While my initial inspiration is the landscape and the stunning color palettes it provides, as I work, these influences recede, giving way to a personal exploration of form and texture. I invite viewers to delve beneath the surface and to explore, with me, the power of place.
Artist Bio
Holly McArthur is an award-winning contemporary mixed media artist whose work explores the natural world. She begins each piece by layering paint, handmade papers, and mark-making tools, allowing unexpected imagery to emerge organically. Through a give and take process with the materials, she reveals textured, layered impressions of nature, inviting viewers to explore themes of place and belonging.
Holly shows her art locally in group exhibitions and has been juried into exhibits in Northern California and the Midwest. She maintains an active studio practice in her home and is a member of the Wisconsin Visual Artists Association.
