Holly Coulis (b. 1968, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is an artist whose work investigates painterly space. Through her observations of everyday life, Coulis’ intuitive, yet calculated, visual language creates images that oscillate between symbols and abstraction.
Coulis received her BFA from Ontario College of Art and Design and her MFA from School of the Museum of Fine Art. Her work was included in “North by Northeast: Contemporary Canadian Painting” at Kasmin Gallery, New York; and the Thailand Biennale at the Pimamthip Art Gallery, Pak Chong District. She has exhibited international at museums and galleries such as Philip Martin Gallery, Los Angeles; Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, Leo Koenig, New York; Simon Lee London, UK; University of Georgia, Athens, USA; Atlanta Contemporary, Atlanta; Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston; El Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños, Oaxaca; Galleria d’Art Moderna, Milan; and Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park. Coulis’s work is included in the collections of the Blanton Museum of Art (Austin, TX); Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art (Overland Park, KS); Rollins College (Orlando, FL). Her work has been reviewed in publications such as Artforum, Art in America, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Flaunt Magazine, Hyperallergic, and FT Magazine. Coulis lives and works in Athens, Georgia, USA.
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Martini Squiggle in Blue
Holly Coulis – Martini Squiggle in Blue, 2022
Oil on linen
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Grape Pour Lemon Crescendo
Holly Coulis – Grape Pour Lemon Crescendo, 2022
Oil on linen
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Grapefruit Still Life with Squiggle Vase
Holly Coulis – Grapefruit Still Life with Squiggle Vase, 2022
Oil on linen
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Lemon Still Life with Vase
Holly Coulis – Lemon Still Life with Vase, 2022
Oil on linen
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Petal Still Life with Cola
Holly Coulis – Petal Still Life with Cola, 2022
Oil on linen
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Orange Sunrise
Holly Coulis – Orange Sunrise, 2022
Gouache on paper
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Shapes and Peach Vase
Holly Coulis – Shapes and Peach Vase, 2022
Gouache on paper
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Double Citrus Swirl
Holly Coulis – Double Citrus Swirl, 2022
Gouache on paper
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Vase with Four Oranges
Holly Coulis – Vase with Four Oranges, 2022
Gouache on paper
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Red Drink, Lemon Kiss
Holly Coulis – Red Drink, Lemon Kiss, 2022
Gouache on paper
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Drinks and Lemon
Holly Coulis – Drinks and Lemon, 2018
Gouache on Arches on paper
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Scene with Pear and Cherry Reflections
Holly Coulis – Scene with Pear and Cherry Reflections, 2018
Gouache on Arches on paper
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Lemon and Glass in Front
Holly Coulis – Lemon and Glass in Front, 2018
Gouache on Arches paper
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Bread, Cheese, and Citrus
Holly Coulis – Bread, Cheese, and Citrus, 2018
Gouache on Arches paper
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Oranges, Mushrooms, Pink Table
Holly Coulis – Oranges, Mushrooms, Pink Table, 2018
Gouache on Arches paper
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Papaya, Balanced
Holly Coulis – Papaya, Balanced, 2018
Oil on linen
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Blue Dishes
Holly Coulis – Blue Dishes, 2018
Oil on linen
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Landscapes and Citruses
Holly Coulis – Landscapes and Citruses, 2018
Oil on linen
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Tables and Chartreuse
Holly Coulis – Tables and Chartreuse, 2018
Oil on linen
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Midnight Pour
Holly Coulis – Midnight Pour, 2018
Oil on linen