Karl Hollinger

Visual Poetry ...The endlessly contemplative work of Karl Hollinger. Everyone's heard the expression "a picture is worth a thousand words." Less known is what some say is the proverb's second half: "A poem is worth a thousand pictures." Both sayings speak to the impact of rigorously efficient art-the strength of a single image, the resonance of thoughtfully chosen words. But what of work that combines the two? How impactful is art that marries words and images in what might be considered an altogether new medium: visual poetry? For those who've seen it, the work of Karl Hollinger answers that question in a most thought-provoking way. Composed of any number of 6-by-6-inch panels, each offering an image or pattern, word or phrase­­­­, at times all at once, the work often explores life's most provocative themes"”from race, wealth and environmentalism to inequality, patriotism and sex"”but with a lightness, accessibility and even humor that deftly counters its topical heft. Each piece comprises a multitude of layers. Individually, the panels present an amalgam of color, pattern, image and texture. Together, they become a singular idea, rich with meaning and instantly resonant with the viewer. There's a familiarity to Karl Holling...

Education
University of South Florida, 1974
California College of Arts and Crafts, 1973
Solo Exhibitions
2009 Born on the 4th of July 212 Gallery, Aspen, CO (summer)
2009 Oh Beautiful 212 Gallery, Aspen CO (winter)
2008 Two Squared 212 Gallery, Aspen, CO
2007 Art Basel Miami, FL
2004 Art Loves Design Miami Art and Design District, FL
Group Exhibitions
2009 Aspen Art Museum Exhibition, Aspen, Co
2008 JAX Exhibition, Aspen, CO
2007 Group Exhibition, Aspen Colorado
2007 Anderson Ranch Art Auction, Aspen Colorado
2006 Coda Gallery, Park City, Utah
2006 Group Exhibition, Aspen, Colorado
2006 Anderson Ranch Art Auction, Aspen Colorado
2005 Group Exhibition, Aspen, Colorado
2005 Elaine Baker Fine Art, Boca Raton, FL
2004 Elaine Baker Fine Art, Boca Raton, FL
Bibliography
Karl Hollinger-Chic Style, 2007
Aspen Magazine 2005-06
Sojourner Magazine, 2005-06
Private Collections:
Available through the 212 Gallery,