FAQ
Who is Hollis Brown Thornton?
HBT is a contemporary artist working in painting, drawing, and pigment transfers. The work explores memory, erasure, and liminal spaces while inviting personal interpretation.
What kind of artwork do you create?
Paintings, drawings, and pigment transfers exploring memory, erasure, and liminal spaces where time and perception overlap.
Why are faces or identities often erased in the artwork?
Erasure and fragmentation reflect the imperfect nature of memory and the shifting way images exist over time.
How does analog media influence the artwork?
The work is often informed by analog media, degraded imagery, photocopies, VHS textures, and early digital aesthetics. These visual imperfections reflect the fragmented and unstable nature of memory.
What is meant by “liminal space” in the artwork?
The artwork often focuses on transitional or uncertain spaces that feel familiar yet difficult to place. These environments reflect memory, absence, and the feeling of existing between states or moments in time.
Why is memory an important theme in the artwork?
The work approaches memory as fragmented, imperfect, and constantly shifting. Erasure, repetition, and image degradation reflect the unstable way people remember places, images, and experiences over time.
Do you sell your artwork?
Yes. Originals and occasional limited edition prints are available. Please use the CONTACT FORM for inquiries.
Do you ship artwork?
Yes. Shipping is available in the U.S. and internationally, with professional packing for safe delivery. Please contact the studio prior to international shipment.
Do you accept commissions?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis. Reach out if you’d like to discuss a project.
Where are you located?
Based in Aiken, South Carolina, with work shown in galleries, museums and private collections.
What is a pigment transfer?
A pigment transfer is a process using acrylic paint to transfer the pigment of a photocopy onto another surface, creating a unique image with physical texture and variation. A step-by-step guide is available HERE.
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