Zahra Holm

JO-HS presents Moon swings, the first solo exhibition of works by Zahra Holm (b. 1989) in Mexico. This presentation invites the viewer to embark upon a journey within the female body as it grows new life, alters in health, responds to the elements, and expresses the subconscious as abstract color and form. This new series of works, both on paper and canvas, emerged from Holm’s month-long stay as an artist in residence at JO-HS this spring. Influenced by the colors and warm climate of Mexico City as well as her impending passage into the realm of motherhood, Holm expands upon her previous abstract works with a unique focus on the many dimensions housed within the female body, from the physical changes to the waves of emotion to its spiritual essence.

Zahra Holm (b.1989) Contemporary artist Zahra Holm is living and working between Stockholm, Sweden and Paris, France. Zahra is fascinated by the human form, the main subject of her work. Her bold use of colour and curvaceous lines create striking compositions that reflect the beauty and power of the human body with a hedonistic approach. The forms are in resonance with her feelings and sensations, leaving a semi abstract impression which allows viewers to have their own unique and intimate relationship with the artist’s oeuvre. Her colorful, gestrual brushstrokes are a manifestation of the artist’s subconcious and express the mirroring nature between the human soul and nature. Her link to nature is omnipresent. She believes that nature is part of our soul and body. In Zahra’s latest work, she delivers more intimate pieces full of symbolism and  spirituality where movement and color are highlighted. They represent the body in motion as much as what’s happening inside the body, the mind. The artist has exhibited in Paris, London and Mexico City. She has had numerous publications in magazines, medias in France and abroad:  The book ‘Femmes d’Art’, Milk Magazine, Vogue Magazine, Vanity Fair,  Ideat Magazine, among others. Zahra has collaborated with clients such as hotels, restaurants and brands worldwide and her list of private collectors is also spreading internationnaly.

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