about-leaholzart

About the Artist

Lea Holz is an artist living and working in Washington, D.C. Her innovative paintings and drawings explore the human experience, our individual inner worlds, and the intimate intersection where they meet. Inspired by the unique and intimate perspectives and experiences of people as a whole, Lea leans on her studio art studies and rich life experiences to expertly create portraits that bridge the gap between what can and cannot be seen. Her primary mediums are oil paints and graphite pencil.

Artist Statement

I am a draftsperson and painter who explores the multifaceted nature of the human experience through portraiture and other works that seek to express the intimate perspectives of people. I am fascinated by the human animal, the human experience, and what makes the intricate, intimate details of our individual and collective lives tick. Through my art, I strive to bring the inner world of the subject to the surface through an interplay of form, light and color. I work primarily in oils on canvas, using a contemporary style that features bright colors, rich texture and expressive brush strokes. Whether I’m painting a portrait, landscape or other subject matter, my goal is to provide a window into what the world looks like through the lens of the other while uncovering the reality that our shared human experience – elation, joy, pain, guilt, excitement, thirst, and all the rest – dwarf our differences if we allow it to.

©2024 Lea Holz Art

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