Holly Metz's Artistic Journey
I grew up in Nolensville, TN, and have always loved art and being creative. As I grew older I found most of my inspiration in powerful resilient women in my life. My family was very religious, and believed women had a certain place in both church and in life that never included leadership, seeking attention, or stepping too far out of line. However, my dad also taught me never to rely on someone else to fix your problems, and to be resilient when needed. It is that go-getter attitude that seemed to stick the most. I found myself valuing role models that exemplified that value.
I continue to be inspired and in awe of women throughout history, both current and in legend, that embody great characteristics like strength, courage, bravery, and resilience, while still keeping those of kindness, gentleness, and femininity. I want my art to show both sides of the coin; women who can stand up "like a man" without losing their femininity in the process. Women who have shown great courage in the face of adversity; women whose epic story was lost to history or buried under the male point of view. Through my portraits I try to honor them and their story as best I can.
I also am working on a more personal series about depression, and postpartum anxiety. Since beginning the journey of becoming a mom, and losing a daughter at 15 weeks pregnant, to having a beautiful son the year after, the path to motherhood has been filled with many mixed emotions and hard situations. This series will seek to bring those emotions to life.
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