Mike Hollis "Screen Memories" Paintings

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Mike Hollis has always struck me as a unique person in the Art Houston scene. I believe he is one of the first to add geometric elements into his work in a consistent way. He is a very good colorist, too. I feel like Mike is a kid playing with color pencils and is not afraid to use the whole box. 

I have been a fan Hollis’ work for a long time and acquired one of his paintings before the pandemic. In this piece the yellow and pink values have a harmonizing effect.  They have the same tonal value and contrast the darker values. The simple geometric shapes contrast, balance and parade on the canvas. It has a portal-like effect to me.

There is definitely a spiritual side, too. It feels multidimensional; the paintings are light and clean and come at you from different angles. There is a playfulness, and still an orderly restraint. The best works draw you in and evoke a reassuring feeling – a higher order kind of thing, a pleasant and wise space
to be in.

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This show, IRiE, is to celebrate the man,  the legend, Tom Cunningham. I started working for Tom in 1993. By then,  Cunningham Art Services was already established as being the best of the  best, trusted by museums, top galleries and collectors. Over the years  it has occurred to me that Tom also encouraged and supported many  artists through his company. This show is proof and features a few of  the many artists whose lives were touched by Tom’s entrepreneurial  spirit and IRiE ways. Cunningham Art Services continues to serve the Houston arts community.   

Exhibiting Artist

Angelique

Colin Costin 

Janet Farb

Tommy Gregory

Mike Hollis

Colin Kaeppel

Michael Sean Kirby

Devon Christopher Moore

Michelle Reyna.

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Exhibiting Artist

Patrick Renner

Alex Larsen

Tommy Gregory

Michael Sean Kirby

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