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Artist Name

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.

 



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

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More About Zena Holloway

Question IconWhat 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.

Question IconWhat 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!

Question IconWhere do you go for inspiration?

I usually find myself wandering beside the ocean and rivers for inspiration


Collections Featuring Zena Holloway

1 Collection

The Shape of It: Figurative Art

The Shape of It: Figurative Art

54 Artists, 60 Products

Last updated: November 30, 2020


Credentials

Education

Duff Miller 6th Form College

United Kingdom, 1993

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

Exhibitions

Culture Sphere Gallery

Germany, 2022

Public art space Askersund

Sweden, 2021

GunSan Art Center, waterbabies

South Korea, 2019

UpOn Walls – Fluid

Sweden, 2018

UpOn Walls – Rivers of Vättern

Sweden, 2018

Cheonan Museum of Art, waterbabes

South Korea, 2018

Yongin Art Center, waterbabes,

South Korea, 2018

508 Kings Road Gallery, Seawomen

United Kingdom, 2018

Art Palm Beach, Seawomen

United States of America, 2018

Scope Art Show, Seawomen

United States of America, 2018

Museum of Moscow, Immersion

Russia, 2018

Bridgeman Gallery

United Kingdom, 2017

MBC, Daegu

South Korea, 2016

Cinema Center, Busan,

South Korea, 2016

Musée de la Porte Doreé, Swansong

France, 2016

Hyundai Art Center, Ulsan

South Korea, 2015

Seoul Art Center

South Korea, 2015

Changwon Cultural Foundation

South Korea, 2015

Saatchi Gallery, London

United Kingdom, 2014