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
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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
Raven Series
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.
Botanical Studies
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
Landscapes
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