Zena Holloway
Born: 1973
Hometown: Greater London
Based in: London
Zena Holloway creates waterscapes that seek to explore our relationship with the natural world and our place within it. Her photography illuminates the space between myth and reality. On the one side, our seas and oceans are powerful symbols from folklore and fairy tale, places of enchantment but also mystery and danger. On the other, water is an eternally present and powerful truth, nourishing, sustaining and commanding our respect. Somewhere in between is a world of imagination that she brings to life.
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Zena Holloway In The Studio
"Zena Holloway is an underwater photographer known for her ability to weave magic in almost any location where water is present"
More About Zena Holloway
What inspires you?
The natural world is my source of inspiration. On the one side, our rivers and oceans are powerful symbols from folklore and fairy tale, places of enchantment but also mystery and danger. On the other, they are vulnerable and delicate eco-systems that hang in the balance. Somewhere in between is a reality that I am inspired to bring to life.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My lungs and my camera - good lungs to hold my breath and a good camera to capture the view!
Where do you go for inspiration?
I usually find myself wandering beside the ocean and rivers for inspiration
Collections featuring Zena Holloway
1 Collection
Credentials
Education
Duff Miller 6th Form College
United Kingdom, 1993
Exhibitions
Culture Sphere Gallery
2022
Public art space Askersund
2021
GunSan Art Center, waterbabies
2019
UpOn Walls – Fluid
2018
UpOn Walls – Rivers of Vättern
2018
Cheonan Museum of Art, waterbabes
2018
Yongin Art Center, waterbabes,
2018
508 Kings Road Gallery, Seawomen
2018
Art Palm Beach, Seawomen
2018
Scope Art Show, Seawomen
2018
Museum of Moscow, Immersion
2018
Bridgeman Gallery
2017
MBC, Daegu
2016
Cinema Center, Busan,
2016
Musée de la Porte Doreé, Swansong
2016
Hyundai Art Center, Ulsan
2015
Seoul Art Center
2015
Changwon Cultural Foundation
2015
Saatchi Gallery, London
2014
Awards
Aesthetica Art Prize, Long list – root sculpture, UK
2022
Underwater photographer of the Year
2021
Silver & Bronze finalist at Photoshoot Awards NUDE 2020
2020
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize
2019
ND Awards – Seawomen, 1st place, people category
2017
Fine Art Photo Awards – Seawomen, Fine Art Category
2017
11th International Festival of Fashion Photography, Cannes
2013
Education
Duff Miller 6th Form College
United Kingdom, 1993
Exhibitions
Culture Sphere Gallery
2022
Public art space Askersund
2021
GunSan Art Center, waterbabies
2019
UpOn Walls – Fluid
2018
UpOn Walls – Rivers of Vättern
2018
Cheonan Museum of Art, waterbabes
2018
Yongin Art Center, waterbabes,
2018
508 Kings Road Gallery, Seawomen
2018
Art Palm Beach, Seawomen
2018
Scope Art Show, Seawomen
2018
Museum of Moscow, Immersion
2018
Bridgeman Gallery
2017
MBC, Daegu
2016
Cinema Center, Busan,
2016
Musée de la Porte Doreé, Swansong
2016
Hyundai Art Center, Ulsan
2015
Seoul Art Center
2015
Changwon Cultural Foundation
2015
Saatchi Gallery, London
2014
Awards
Aesthetica Art Prize, Long list – root sculpture, UK
2022
Underwater photographer of the Year
2021
Silver & Bronze finalist at Photoshoot Awards NUDE 2020
2020
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize
2019
ND Awards – Seawomen, 1st place, people category
2017
Fine Art Photo Awards – Seawomen, Fine Art Category
2017
11th International Festival of Fashion Photography, Cannes
2013