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Welcome to Bryan Holland Arts!

Announcements:

NEW work available at Gallery 360 in Minneapolis, MN
Online exhibit: Stories we tell; Artburst Studios, coming February 2024
Work now available at Rehfelds Modern in Sioux Falls, SD

Reviews

Karen Y:

I have three of Bryan's pieces of varying sizes and I love them all. They are both ethereal and realistic at the same time. Each animal has its own personality. He's able to express the sounds of the tiger's roar or horse's hooves; he shows movement that lets you feel the wind as the animal passes by.

Tiffany M:

I worked with Bryan to make a special piece for my mom. He was amazing at throwing out ideas and putting together a beautiful painting [of a crow] titled The Gift. Bryan added elements to the painting that have personal meaning for myself and my family. Photos do not do the painting justice, but her Crow has a perfect spot in her home.

Thank you so much Bryan, this piece is perfect, and you were so wonderful to work with.

Susie E:

I noticed Bryan's work at a friend's gallery in Sioux Falls, SD and was smitten. I have more than several not only in my own studio but my home as well. They continue to bring me joy and I seem to add another here and there as his art progresses. A delight to deal with in every aspect from communication to shipping and an occasional chat. Thank you Bryan for the joy you bring.

Rod L:

I came across Bryan's artwork on Instagram and I have been a fan ever since. I bought one of Bryan's oil paintings of an American Bison and it is beautifully painted, we made a connection. Bryan's paintings are not only beautifully painted and cleverly done with his choice of backgrounds. I feel lucky to own one of Bryan's paintings and I could easily become a collector because of his wide range of animals, figures and his attention to details.

Cheryl-Anne:

Sebastian Bryan Holland's work is full of his heart and soul and you can see it in the eyes of the creatures he paints. I have two of his delightful pieces and plan to add more in the future! Bryan is absolutely a professional and I can recommend him with confidence.

Liz W:

I have followed Bryan's art for years and finally bought two pieces - one for myself and one for my daughter. The work is both beautiful and interesting. He is always finding new ways to bring deeper meaning into his art; I think the thing that I like the most are his choices of where to show detail and where to hold back.

Jim M:

We have several of Bryan’s paintings and we love them all. It’s been amazing watching his art evolve through the years, one of his early works, Request is still a favorite of ours and hangs in our bedroom near a more recent image of a polar bear. Last fall I bought a smaller piece for my wife’s birthday and it hangs above her desk. Bryan is a phenomenal artist and we are proud to have his works in our home!

Michael B:

zenith painting I have several of Bryan's pieces, all of which are focal points in my home. Each piece is imaginative, beautifully executed and I love how Bryan plays with classical and contemporary styles giving each artwork a unique flare. Everyone that comes to my home comments on his art and spends a few moments taking them in, always impressed and intrigued. Bryan is also an amazing person who is wonderful to work with, I had him do a commission for a friend who recently lost their cat of 18 years. They were moved to tears when I gave them the painting. I couldn't be happier with the purchases I've made through the years and grateful that I've gotten to know Bryan as an artist and a person!

Krista:

Beautiful work with stunning detail and feeling. Wonderful communication.

Jean L:

I purchased a wonderful painting of a lemur that you had in a shop up in Sioux Falls years ago. My son was working with lemurs at Duke University at that time and I bought it for him as a gift. It was a wonderful painting and my son was thrilled to get it.

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Select works from 2008-2009. Click on image to see more info and larger view.

Click here to see artist statement for this series

During this body of work, my focus changed from a time-consuming process of realism to a more experimental process of working with digital/physical collage and painting. My inspiration for this series was from observing roadside billboards. When it’s time to put up a new ad on a billboard, it’s often glued on top of an existing ad, which in turn was glued on a previous ad, and so on. Being in a northern climate, however, billboards are subject to an extreme change in weather, which often results in these layers peeling off in areas. I find it interesting how these multi-layered billboards become altered by time by and the elements, where sections of the various ads have been faded or ripped away revealing underlying layers. In the process, a new image, a new aesthetic, and perhaps even new meanings are created.

So, taking a cue from these billboards, I’ve been experimenting with artwork that has a similar character. Beginning with a variety of source material, such as my own photos, found images, text, and other collage material, images and text are coalesced with a variety of high-tech (computer) and low-tech (collage) methods.

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