Loie Hollowell

Loie Hollowell (b. 1983) is an American artist renowned for her ethereal and emotionally charged abstract paintings that explore themes of spirituality, the body, and inner landscapes. Her work bridges abstraction with sensuality, creating immersive compositions that invite viewers to connect on a visceral level. Hollowell uses color, form, and texture to express a deep connection between the physical and the metaphysical, evoking both intimate and universal experiences through her paintings.

Loie Hollowell, The Breastfeeding Talk, 2021

Loie Hollowell, Giving Head, 2015

One of Hollowell's most iconic series is The Space Between (2016–2018), in which she creates dynamic compositions filled with radiant, organic shapes and vibrant gradients of color. These works suggest the interconnectedness of the body and the cosmos, with circular forms and linear patterns referencing the body’s cycles and energy. Through the use of delicate and vibrant hues, often evoking the colors of sunrise, twilight, or soft skin tones, Hollowell’s paintings engage the viewer’s senses, creating a heightened emotional experience that blends the abstract with the sensual.

Hollowell’s work is emotionally moving because it speaks directly to the viewer’s subconscious, inviting reflection on themes of intimacy, vulnerability, and the complexities of human existence. The geometric and biomorphic forms in her pieces often appear to pulse with life, suggesting an ongoing process of transformation, growth, and connection. This ability to evoke such deep emotions through abstract forms and colors is what makes her work particularly powerful.

Loie Hollowell, A Gentle Meeting of Tips, 2018

Loie Hollowell lives and works in New York, where her art continues to resonate deeply with contemporary audiences. With her ability to blend abstraction with the exploration of personal and collective experiences, her work remains a poignant and compelling exploration of the emotional dimensions of color, form, and the human body. Through her visually captivating compositions, Hollowell encourages viewers to engage with the hidden layers of experience that exist within us all.

Loie Hollowell, Lick Lick In Purple Maroon Yellow, 2016

Loie Hollowell, Lick Lick In Orange and Blue, 2015