Holly Dormor – ‘Days come and then they go’

“The appeal of any image is its story of light. That is, how light interacts with the subject to inform our sense of time and place. Whether I’m depicting harsh sunlight or the fading light of dusk, it’s this story of light – and the sentiment it evokes I’m most interested in.”  – Holly Dormor

In Holly Dormor’s work, art becomes a medium for exploring the delicate relationship between light and subject. Focusing on still lifes of flowers in vases, each bloom and vessel tells a story illuminated by the ever-changing qualities of light. Whether it’s the intense, harsh sunlight of midday or the soft, fading glow of dusk, the artist is drawn to the emotional resonance that light evokes. Each piece serves as an invitation to pause and reflect on the moment, considering the passage of time and the transient beauty of nature.

Through these paintings, Holly Dormor aims to create a dialogue between the viewer and the artwork, inviting an experience of serenity and complexity in everyday scenes. In these still lifes, flowers transform into a canvas for the exploration of light’s narrative—a reminder of the beauty that exists in the world around us.