Charlotte Holman

Charlotte Holman (Charlotteholman)

I am an independent fine artist. I have a Higher National Diploma (HND) in fine art and business practice. My work is characterized by organic shapes and textures, strong concepts and a sensitivity to colour. I create abstract mixed media paintings and prints. My appreciation for culture, the natural environment and my experience of the world, feeds into my work. With a background working for charitable organisations, my work often explores issues around, social justice, environmental concerns, gender equality and spirituality. 

I AM Fine Artist Print Maker LOOKING FOR Commissions, Teaching Opportunities, Sell My Work IN London, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire I'M BASED IN Buckinghamshire

Portfolio

 
Reclaim Space (2021) Lino Print
Reclaim Space (2021) Lino Print
 

Artist Statement

Reclaim Space (2021) Lino Print 

Through these images, I wanted to challenge some of the assumptions and expectations placed on women by society.  The chair is symbolic of position, place, authority, voice, power and belonging. By using the motif of a chair, I am inviting women to reclaim the places which they often feel less entitled to, places of authority and decision making. Deciding to use the symbol of a chair in my work was originally inspired by the famous quote, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” (Shirley Chrisholm)

 

ArmChair Series

 
Armchair (2021) Lino Print
Armchair (2021) Lino Print
 
Armchair (2021) Lino Print
Armchair (2021) Lino Print
 
Armchair (2021) Lino Print
Armchair (2021) Lino Print
 
Armchair (2021) Screen Print
Armchair (2021) Screen Print
Armchair (2021) Lino Print
Armchair (2021) Lino Print
 

Raven Series

 
Raven (2022) Lino Print on Acrylic Background
Raven (2022) Lino Print on Acrylic Background
 

Artist Statement

This series of Raven Prints were inspired by Victorian curiosity cabinets. I was intrigued by the idea that curiosity is inseparable from experience and inextricable with the idea of crossing boundaries. It is also a motivator for collecting. The process of collecting when driven by curiosity, can be understood as a joyous exploration - the desire to seek out new knowledge and information and the subsequent joy of learning and growing. I combined several processes and materials to create these images, including, Ink, acrylic paint, soft pastel and wax. 

 
Raven (2022) Lino Print on Acrylic Background
Raven (2022) Lino Print on Acrylic Background
Raven (2022) Lino Print on Acrylic Background
Raven (2022) Lino Print on Acrylic Background
 

Botanical Studies

 
Wilting Rose (2020) Watercolour
Wilting Rose (2020) Watercolour
Rosehips (2020) Watercolour
Rosehips (2020) Watercolour
 
Rose series (2021) Monoprint
Rose series (2021) Monoprint
Rose series (2021) Collagraph Print
Rose series (2021) Collagraph Print
 

Artist Statement 

With the certainty of tides (2021) A series of Prints.

These prints depict the three stages of the life cycle of a rose; wilting, rosehips and full bloom. The text used alongside the prints is an extract from a poem entitled; ‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou. Still I Rise is a poem about confidence and empowerment. The poet stands up to prejudice and preconceived notions of who she should be. She determines that she is valuable and deserving of respect. 

 

Life Drawing

 
Life Drawing (2021) Chinese Ink
Life Drawing (2021) Chinese Ink
Life Drawing (2021) Chinese Ink
Life Drawing (2021) Chinese Ink
 
Life Drawing (2021) Pencil Sketch
Life Drawing (2021) Pencil Sketch
Life Drawing (2021) Pencil Sketch
Life Drawing (2021) Pencil Sketch
 

Landscapes

 
Dungeness (2022) Lino Print and Acrylic on MDF
Dungeness (2022) Lino Print and Acrylic on MDF
 
Birds (2022) Lino print
Birds (2022) Lino print
 

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