Sera Holland, who is a designer, illustrator, and artist based in Cape Town, gained recognition for her textiles and homeware products, her recent foray into painting has become a full-time passion. Her style, characterized by thick impasto oil paint, merges the abstract with the real, creating artworks that reveal hidden beauty.
Inspired by the natural landscape surrounding her, Sera’s paintings reflect her deep appreciation for the world around her. From the chaos of up-close brushstrokes to the orderly composition that emerges from a distance.
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Sera’s path began with a childhood love for painting and drawing. However, she initially pursued a career in graphic design and later ventured into textile design. Fuelled by her passion for painting, she made the decision to close her homeware business and focus on her true calling. Joining an oil painting class, she immersed herself in the world of art and never looked back.
Describing her practice as multi-disciplinary, Sera’s creativity extends beyond painting. As a designer and ceramicist, she embraces her projects, ensuring that her work remains diverse and engaging.
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While painting holds a special place in her heart, she finds inspiration in different materials and styles, allowing her to explore the beauty of nature from multiple perspectives.Colour, texture, and playfulness are central themes in Sera’s artwork.
Nature serves as a continuous source of inspiration and creative direction for Sera across her painting, ceramic, and design practices. , the interplay of sunlight and trees, and the ever-changing colours of the seasons offer endless possibilities for her artwork.
