Painter William Holt invites viewers to experience his latest collection of contemporary abstract art, as he delves deeper into his expanded creative practice.

Epiphany of Paint uncovers an experiential release of his artistic process, bestowing the viewer with a primary sensorial exposure to his process driven practice. Holt fosters a strong connection to the raw quality of the artwork, rather than attempting to showcase a sense of completion or finality. This allows the art to retain life, to be still living within a vibrant imaginative realm of experimentation.

Holt reminds us that art exists in opposition to control, encouraging the viewer to relinquish biases and release their mind to the work, allowing the viewer to occupy the affective presence of the artwork.

With a rich tapestry of naturally driven inspiration, Holt believes art holds the capacity to transcend visual receptibility, becoming a living presence that influences the environment or space around it. Art, especially in the abstract realm, commands an almost tangible physicality that he seeks to harness within his creative practice. Holt aims to impart a sense of immediacy within his work, preserving his initial inspiration in an effort to affect the viewer’s interaction with the piece.

the artist

Situated in Kallista, Victoria, William Holt has established himself as a committed local Australian artist, who seeks to capture a deeper sense of authenticity in every artwork.

Holt has a Master of Fine Art in Painting from Monash University, alongside a broad range of experience in painting, sculpture, installation art, and has exhibited extensively with a long list of collectors both nationally and internationally. He is also the recent Dandenong Ranges Open Studios exhibition Swinburne University Visual Arts Innovation Award winner.

Throughout the last 25 years of Holt’s practice, his work has revolved around the ability to recycle disused and discarded paint, practically informing his methods and materials. He reuses everything from paints to previous works, enhancing the maximum sculptural energy, whilst maximising the textural capacity within his natural methods of creativity.