Taken as a whole or viewed individually, Holland’s work creates a dense tapestry of cultural associations that reveal a deep interest in commercial art of both the past and present.

About Me

Despite an aversion to cold, Bryan Holland resides year round in Minnesota, where he creates layered oil paintings that are often a mix of collage and other experimentation. His work incorporates realistic painting techniques fused with design elements such as text, patterns, and decorative motifs, which serve to create tension both visually and thematically.

Holland holds a Master of Fine Arts in painting from the University of South Dakota, and Bachelor of Arts in art from USF/Augustana College, as well as a degree in graphic design from Alexandria Technical and Community College. His varied experience has helped shape his unique aesthetic.

In addition to being an artist, Bryan has also worked as a graphic artist, a college professor, and gallery owner. Most recently, Bryan founded and organized an annual studio crawl event in his home town, and is on the board of a local artist alliance. His paintings have been featured in numerous exhibitions, including solo shows and national juried presentations. Publications include Spectrum Fantastic Art, Hi-Fructose (online), Juxtapoz (online), and New American Paintings.

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Fun Facts

• • About 10 years ago, I really got in to running, and set a goal to run 1,000 mile in a year. I ended up running so much that I put in 1,000 miles in about 8 1/2 months, but injured my heel in the process, which put an end to that.
• • For about 30 years now, my wife and I have had one or 2 dogs in our home. We currently have 2 dogs, including a 10 year old senior rescue. I love dogs.
• • I'm fascinated with the work of Joseph Cornell, and every now and then experiment with box-type assemblages.
• • I enjoy going to car shows every now and then, and especially love seeing vehicles from around the mid-sixties to the mid-seventies.
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