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About Holly Aloha Jaynes"The voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new vistas but in having new eyes." Artist Statement
Painting surrounded by Mother Nature’s great masses of color where the constantly changing light is an on going challenge to 'interpret my visual world upon the flat surface.' I continue to strive to see how a particular light affects the world, depending on the light conditions and relationships between the light and the shadow areas and how they come together to create the illusion of the subject. I primarily use a palette knife, building upon layers, allowing for the subtle color changes in large masses, which seems to be a never ending search. Over time I have become a multi media artist because I love it all! From the visual beauty of the image's illusion to the story of objects in assemblage, collage, the sparkle and variety of beaded jewelry. I love whimsical and faux design and hand paint on clothing and furnitue, faux walls and floor painting. Over the years I have found that time is short. Love fiercely, be in touch with loved ones, do community service and live each day to the fullest. Living an art full life is always in the process of becoming; more willing, determined, forgiving and curious for me, to expand my art, creativity and dreams to explore all possibilities. About the Artist
Education/InspirationI Graduated from Vesper-George School of Art and worked as a graphic designer/art director for several years. I received my BFA from Massachusetts College of Art with a dual major in painting and photography. Going to Lesley University in Cambridge MA dovetailed perfectly with my interests of spirituality, recovery, healing circles and the arts. I received my Masters in Expressive Therapy, which combines the creative arts with healing and psychotherapy. I am inspired by people I meet, places I go and nature in all its variety and beauty. I love to paint on Monhegan Island, Maine, an artist’s paradise, a tiny unspoiled island, 12 miles off the coast of Maine. I admire and am inspired by artists Hans Hoffman, Henry Hensche, the Impressionists and many of the early and contemporary photographers, too many to list. Andy Warhol was my hero in the 60’s and Robert Mapplethorpe soon became another. Philosophers, storytellers, people with interesting ideas, new ways of thinking and living life continue to influence me; Shawn McNiff, Clarisa Pinkola Estes, Margot Adler, Betty Friedan, Bill W., Mary Oliver, Thich Nhat Hann and Judith Black are just a few! They have all given me an AHA! Moment.
Friend of Holly's, and pianist, Neal Hatch, played at her November 2004 Reception in the Ballroom Gallery at Marblehead Arts Association's Hooper Mansion.
Nancy Jaynes, from Florida, cousin of the artist, views collages up close and personal at the Marblehead Unitarian Universalist Church's Stetson Gallery, June, 2009.
Accomplished pianist and 13 year old friend, Kathi Marcos Alphin, played and sang a composition she wrote to poetry. Friend, Louis Stella, of Salem MA, also played the piano for Holly's Reception in the Ballroom Gallery, Marblehead Arts Association 2009 Exhibit.
Tea Tree Project 2010 The Tea Tree is a 6' rusted sculpture from which oversized collaged tea bags hang. The pseudo company's name is "Spot O Tea". On the back of each label is a tea quote. |
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