Riley Holloway

Riley Holloway, born in Los Angeles, CA (1989), currently lives and works in Dallas, TX. Growing up, he developed an early interest in art, learning from his mother, who is an artist herself. He attended The Art Institute of Dallas and the Florence Academy of Art.

Holloway is best known for his dynamic work and fresh look at figurative art. His images are often accompanied by text and personal references embedded within the work. Holloway uses a traditional oil painting technique and bold lines to create depth within the portraits. There is a wonderful counterbalance of softness and masculinity seen in the works.

Holloway’s aesthetics create familiar spaces that are rich in storytelling, free from constraints, and true to his subjects. His content is rich in drama, history, and intimacy.

Solo Exhibitions

Dreamer & Quiet Moments, backs\ash, Paris, France, 2023
AKAA Art Fair, with backs\ash, Carreau du Temple, Paris, France, 2022
Miles From Home, Bloom Galerie, Geneva, Switzerland, 2021
HOME, Erin Cluley Gallery, Dallas, TX, 2020
Investec Cape Town Art Fair, curated by Portia Malatjie, with Bode Projects, Cape Town, 2020
Made in America: A Portrait of a City, African American Museum of Dallas, Dallas, TX, 2019
Learning Curve, First Amendment Gallery, San Francisco, CA, 2019
Spectrum, Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX, 2018
The People I've Come To Know, Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, TX, 2016
SHOOK!!!, The Gallery at Fairmont Dallas, Dallas, TX, 2013