Holly Zandbergen

I currently live in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Statement:
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 resul...

Bachelor of Visual Arts, Dunedin School of Art, NZ, 2013.

Awards:
Winner of Best Young Artist Award, The National Open Art Competition, 2015

NZAAT Emerging Artist Award, The New Zealand Art Show, 2013

Education
2011-13 Bachelor of Visual Arts, Dunedin School of Art, New Zealand

Solo Exhibitions
2021 In Search Of A Truer Nature, Astor Bristed Gallery, Arrowtown
2020 ‘Ephemeral Worlds,’ Black Asterisk Gallery, Auckland
2019 ‘Touch,’ Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, London
2018  ‘Compositions Of Nature’, Black Asterisk Gallery, Auckland
2017 ‘I Sit In The Blue Of The Hills’, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London
‘Terrain’, Aigantighe Art Gallery, Timaru, New Zealand
2016 ‘The River Series’, Graham Hunter Gallery, London 

Group Exhibitions/Fairs
2022 Craigs Aspiring Art Prize, Holy Family School, Wanaka
2021 Summer Exhibition, Craig Potton Gallery, Nelson
Summer Contemporary Exhibition, Rarity Gallery, Mykonos
Parkin Drawing Prize, Academy Galleries, Wellington
ZAFAA21, Ashburton Art Gallery, Ashburton
2020 ‘Summer Exhibition,’ Rarity Gallery, Mykonos
2019 Battersea Affordable Art Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London
LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London
‘RSM Plunket Law Art Show,’ Aigantighe Art Gallery, Timaru, New Zealand
Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London
Hampstead Heath Affordable Art Fair, Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London
Auckland Art Fair, The Cloud, Black A...