lydia holmes

lydia holmes


About

I am an artist living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. I work in clay and pastels. Mostly sculptures but also free formed vessels in clay. I love pit firing or smoking these to form a rich pattern on the burnished surface. My pastels are done over a monoprint to give them richer textures.

I am passionate about the environment and my concern for our environment and animals under threat of extinction is reflected in my work.

I had a sold out exhibition in 2010 and one sculpture was sold to the William Humphreys Gallery in Kimberley for their permanent collection. I am currently woking on a commission for the Red Location Museum. I was chosen as one of ten artists to do work to start their permament collection for the new art gallery which is currently under construction.
Location
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Province, South Africa
Website
http:/www.lydiaholmes.co.za
Work
I work from a studio at my home. I have had work selected for exhibitions with the Ceramics South Africa regional exhibitions and Expressions 2012 at the National Arts Festval in Grahamstown, South Africa this year. Read More
Education
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

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lydia holmes
South Africa
Original $120

Nguni Bull

Printmaking

lydia holmes
South Africa
Edition $100
rhino rhyme
earth patterns
Sinitics deliver the quietus
Machocho suffers a blow to the head

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