Holly Holston

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I’m a graduate of BA Photography from the Arts University Bournemouth. Since graduating in 2017, I have been London and Bristol based until moving to Australia in 2022.

My artwork is inspired by psychedelia, science and esoteric spiritualism. Through photography and digital manipulation, I create abstract ‘orbs’ that aim to transcend our usual realms of perception. My process involves capturing photos of organic matter, often using macro techniques, then glitching and layering in post-production to birth strange and beautiful landscapes of unfamiliar worlds. A circular format is recurring throughout the artwork; it’s symbolism has infinite implications of the microcosm and macrocosm, both telescopic and microscopic views, depicting the form of vast celestial bodies as well as the smallest cells and embryos. My art is directly influenced by my passion for nature and interest in philosophy, as seen in my subject matter and conceptual reasoning respectively.

BA Photography - Arts University Bournemouth
Art Foundation Diploma - University of the Arts London

Listen (Gunnersbury Park) June 2022
F&D (Gloucester Road) Jan 2022
Dead Stream (Online) April 2021
Trust Absolute Unconditional (The Crypt Bristol) Dec 2018
Suddenly Last Summer (Arts University Bournemouth) September 2017
Thud (Truman Brewery) July 2017
AUB Summer Show (Arts University Bournemouth) June 2017