Hollander's work functions as a reflective essay elevating the mundane and life's nuances and the mundane to artistic contemplation. of their everyday life. Their choice of medium is a deliberate process, guided by the conceptual essence of each artwork. Hollander employs a variety of mediums including painting, printmaking and mixed media often considering the medium's embedded historical and societal associations. They take an eco-conscious approach in the artistic process often repurposing discarded materials such as found canvases, papers, and kitsch.
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THE LITTLE THINGS
THE LITTLE THINGS is a therapeutic, deliberate effort to rediscover the small wonders of life after several years of depression and trauma magnified by Hollander's university experience.
OF FAMILY AND STONE
OF FAMILY AND STONE utilizes the imbued attachments of stone lithography to investigate Hollander's maternal family trauma. Family bonds are fragile; even being set in stone doesn't mean they can't be chipped, cracked, and broken. While people appear perfect on the surface, free of strife or pain, often their wounds are hidden within the process of creating their perfect mask.
Mommy (Stone) 18" x 21", stone lithography, 1 of 5, 2018
Mommy 18" x 21", stone lithography, 1 of 5, 2018
OF FAMILY AND STONE installation size prints 80" x 80" x 100" approx., 18" x 21", & 23" x 17.5", fabric, silicone, dye, acrylic, wood, stone lithography, 2019
Installation includes both the prints and original lithography stones the prints are pressed from. Only the stones of living subjects are included in the installation.
DELPHINE 15" x 22", 3 layer colour lithograph, 2 of 3, 2018
The project began with this print a year prior. Since, Delphine's portrait has been redrawn 5-6 times in pursuit of capturing her likeness and nature.
The project began with this print a year prior. Since, Delphine's portrait has been redrawn 5-6 times in pursuit of capturing her likeness and nature.
MIXED MEDIA
THE REAL 14" x 21", Film Photography, Digital, Screen print, Waterless Lithography, 1 of 3, 2018
A commemorative piece of Hollander's Canada 150 trip on VIA Rail, they seek to question whether the digital or physical realm is the true "real" place. Digital and physical assets become blurred as Hollander pendulums between digital & physical drawing & tracing, digital printing of scanned film distortions, and the physical pressing processes of waterless lithograph and screen printing.
A commemorative piece of Hollander's Canada 150 trip on VIA Rail, they seek to question whether the digital or physical realm is the true "real" place. Digital and physical assets become blurred as Hollander pendulums between digital & physical drawing & tracing, digital printing of scanned film distortions, and the physical pressing processes of waterless lithograph and screen printing.
PORTRAITURE
OTHER WORKS
FAMILY FARM 22" x 28" acrylic & oil pastel, 2021
Commissioned work of patron's family farm. Fittingly, it now sits at the family farm.
Commissioned work of patron's family farm. Fittingly, it now sits at the family farm.