HOLLY BALLARD MARTZ
Seattle, WA
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Martz uses language and found objects to create iconic works about deeply felt social, political, and personal issues, including mental illness, gun violence, and reproductive rights. Her two-dimensional, sculptural, and installation-based practice includes casting, sewing, metalwork, and encaustic.
RECENT EXHIBITION
DIRTY LAUNDRY & DOMESTIC BLISS
October 15th – November 15th, 2020
FEATURED WORKS
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
9 x 15.5 x 6″ laboratory glass, brass, gold plated chain, powdered eye shadow, custom pillow
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DANGER OF NOSTALGIA (IN UTERO) Edition 7/9
32.5 x 22.5 x 3.4” steel wire, wire coat hanger, paint, plexi, brass screws
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LADY MADONNA
72 x 16 x 1.125” powder coated ironing board, brass plated metal rings, and LED
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I DON’T SEE COLOR (BLACK)
13.5 x 24.5 x 6″ vintage x-ray and duratrans
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I DON’T SEE COLOR (WHITE)
13.5 x 24.5 x 6″ vintage x-ray and duratrans
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WOMEN’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (GILDED AGE)
11 x 19 x 2.5″ inflatable hanger, glass seed beads, thread, polyfil
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WOMEN’S WORK IS NEVER DONE
11 x 19 x 2.5″ inflatable hanger, glass seed beads, thread, polyfil
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WOMEN’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (AM I BLUE)
11 x 19 x 2.5″ inflatable hanger, glass seed beads, thread, polyfil
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PRIME CUTS COMMISSION
dimensions variable, dressmakers’ hams, steel pins, sequins, glass beads
commission a one of a kind piece by choosing the shape / style and color / skin tone
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TROPHY FOR TYRANNY (TARNISHEDÂ REPUTATION)
10 x 21 x 5″ NY Times, brass stencils, brass, rivetsÂ
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TROPHY FOR TYRANNY (TIGHTENING SCREWS)
5 x 26 x 8″ NY Times, found C clamp, imitation gold leaf
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TROPHY FOR TYRANNY (SILENCE IS GOLDEN)
6 x 12 x 6.5″ found dog muzzle, found megaphone, imitation gold leaf, rivets, paint
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TROPHY FOR TYRANNY
11 x 5.125 x 15″ NY Times, found dog muzzle, leather belt, leather paint
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