Gill Holland
BORN:
Gill Holland was born in the United Kingdom.
EARLY LIFE:
Gill developed an early interest in art and craft, exploring creativity through hands on experimentation. Her love of nature and the countryside influenced her developing style, shaping her focus on lifelike representations of animals and birds.
LIVES:
She is based in Ashurst Wood, West Sussex, United Kingdom.
CAREER:
Gill is a self taught wire artist, building a practice that focuses on bringing natural forms to life. Over the years, she has explored various mediums, refining her ability to create sculptures that capture the essence and movement of her subjects.
MATERIALS:
Although she has worked with many different materials, Gill particularly enjoys working with wire, transforming it into expressive and dynamic forms.
STYLE AND SUBJECTS:
Her work is inspired by her love of nature and the countryside. Gill specializes in creating life like sculptures of birds and animals, often imbuing simple materials like wire with a sense of movement and personality.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS:
Gill’s work is exhibited in several galleries, and she also undertakes commissions, allowing her creations to reach collectors and audiences who appreciate her skill in animating everyday materials.
Gill Holland sculptures are for sale from The Sculpture Park is detailed below:
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Animals and Birds £3,000 inc VATLifesize Metal Wire Bird Sculpture – Fighting Peacocks by Gill Holland (Unique)
Fighting Peacocks by Gill Holland, Galvanised and Copper Wire
Unique copper wire sculpture of two fighting peacocks with wings outstretched and tails drooping underneath