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Loie
Hollowell

Loie Hollowell is an American artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings. Her work is characterised by a distinctive use of geometric shapes, bold colours and a sculptural approach to the canvas. If you’re looking for Hollowell original prints and editions for sale or would like to sell, request a complimentary valuation and browse our network’s most in-demand works.

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Biography

Loie Hollowell was born in 1983 in Woodland, California. She is an American artist who has made significant contributions to contemporary abstract art, and her journey into the world of art began early, influenced by her parents, both of whom were artists. This early exposure profoundly shaped her aesthetic and conceptual approaches. Hollowell's education played a critical role in her artistic development: she earned a BFA from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and later, an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. Throughout her career, Hollowell's work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions, both solo and group, across the United States and internationally. Her rise in the art world has been marked by critical acclaim and recognition from art institutions and collectors alike.

Hollowell's work is renowned for its unique blend of geometric abstraction and biomorphic forms. Her paintings often evoke elements of the female body, landscapes and cosmic imagery, merging these themes with a distinct, vibrant colour palette. This synthesis results in pieces that are visually striking and deeply introspective, exploring themes of sexuality, fertility and spirituality. Her style is characterised by a central focal point that radiates outward, creating a sense of depth and dimension on the canvas. This method has become a hallmark of her work, distinguishing her within the realm of contemporary abstraction.

Now living in New York City, Hollowell is in a meteoric rise within the art world. She has been featured in the New York Times, who drew comparisons between her work and that of American masters such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Judy Chicago and Arthur Dove. She cannot be accused, however, of simply revisiting their techniques; instead she creates a visual lexicon that is entirely her own, prominently featuring classical motifs such as the mandorla to reimagine the female form in art. A notable aspect of Hollowell's work is her use of sculpted forms on her canvases. This technique challenges traditional perceptions of painting, blurring the lines between two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. These forms are integrated seamlessly into her canvases, engaging the viewer in a dynamic interaction with the artwork: as one navigates around the painting, the viewer is compelled to discern whether what they see is a flat illusion or a three-dimensional reality. This interplay adds a playful, performative element to Hollowell's art, showcasing her skill in manipulating space, surface, light, and shadow.

Represented by Pace Gallery, she has been included in prominent public and private collections, underlining her status as a significant emerging figure in contemporary art. Her work has been sold at Christie’s – where it sold for double its estimate in July 2023 – and staged at Victoria Miro. Hollowell’s art has been hugely successful, especially in large international markets such as Hong Kong, where one of her paintings sold for $2.1 million in 2021.

Hollowell's contribution to the art world goes beyond her distinct visual style; her work often sparks conversations about femininity, the human experience, and the intersection between the physical and the metaphysical. In 2022, she made waves by creating NFTs in support of women’s reproductive rights in the United States. By exploring these themes through her unique lens, she offers a fresh perspective on abstract art, making her an influential and inspiring figure for both her contemporaries and aspiring artists.

Abstract painting with curving red and pink forms emerging from a textured surface, creating a three-dimensional landscape of organic shapes that rise and fall against a neutral background, suggesting bodily contours.

Image © Sotheby’s / Standing In Red © Loie Hollowell 2019

1. £1.5M for Loie Hollowell's Standing In Red

Created during a pivotal period in Hollowell's career, Standing In Red (2019) achieved the artist's current auction record at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in April 2023, selling for 199.92% above its high estimate. This monumental result for a monumental work exemplifies Hollowell's building critical and commercial success. The piece demonstrates Hollowell’s signature style of combining geometric abstraction with corporeal forms, using a dramatic red palette and the artist’s distinctive layering technique. Standing In Red demonstrates Hollowell's exploration of the relationship between the physical and metaphysical, juxtaposing straight lines with perfect curves.

Abstract painting with swirling, layered circular forms revolving around a central gold shape. The pink and purple background seems to fold as the circles are swirled.

Linked Lingams (Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink) © Loie Hollowell 2018

2. £1.3M for Loie Hollowell's Linked Lingams (Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink)

When Linked Lingams (Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink) (2018) sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong in June 2021, it set a new record. The previous record, achieved by First Contact (2018) just 10 days before, was a significant £400,000 less. The sale was, therefore, a significant milestone in Hollowell's secondary market and evidence of her increasing market momentum. The work's title references the Hindu symbol of divine generative energy, a theme that is reflected in Hollowell’s careful choice of gradating and contrasting colours. The painting's interlocking forms and three-dimensional surface elements create an interplay between light, shadow, and form, embodying Hollowell's interest in sacred geometry and bodily architecture.

A largely blue abstract composition built around a central, vertical, wavy white shape. Red, finger-like shapes and blue layers extend out of this central focus, with red circles moving horizontally across the lower half.

Lick Lick © Loie Hollowell 2018

3. £1.2M for Loie Hollowell's Lick Lick

Following the success of Linked Lingams (Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink) (2018) at the Sotheby’s Hong Kong June 2021 auction, Lick Lick (2018) sold at Christie’s Hong Kong in December of the same year. The mixed media painting exemplifies Hollowell's bold exploration of intimate physical experiences through abstract forms; the range of techniques and materials employed, including sawdust and high-density foam, gives the piece the physical and emotional depth that is characteristic of Hollowell’s work. The work's suggestive title paired with its sophisticated formal composition demonstrates her ability to navigate between the explicit and the sublime. Hollowell herself described the Lick Lick series, each 21 by 28 inches, as “paintings of a psychological headspace,” the specific size chosen for “exploring the territory of the brain.”

Built around a narrow, central, vertical triangle that seems to split the canvas in half, are two-layered, three-dimensional, spherical shapes. The piece focuses on soft brown hues, with lighter tones used directly around the spheres and darker tones used towards the edges of the canvas. Inside the split spheres, the colours are a brighter pink and purple.

Split Orbs In Gray-Brown, Yellow, Purple, and Carmine © Loie Hollowell 2021