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Holly Ballard Martz    more about the artist
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space Regional painter, Holly Ballard Martz paints thoughtful and lyrical landscapes with messages in collage and iconography. These landscapes revolve around , trees, birds and structures that are juxtapositioned in interesting and thoughtful placement. New to the gallery, Ballard will easily be a quick favorite as her career begins to expand.

My paintings are about finding direction and navigating through life. There seem to be instructions for almost every imaginable action– twist cap, pull tab, shake well – but not for the myriad, complex choices we all must make in our daily endeavors. I am interested in the methods people use to find their path in life, be it fortunes or faith, science or chance, and I employ these elements and ideas in my work. I am particularly drawn to items that provide direction, such as diagrams, dressmakers’ patterns, equations, arrows, and targets.

Language and text play an integral part in my work. I am fascinated by the power of words, spoken and unspoken. Contrary to the old adage “words can never hurt me,” I believe that words can carry formidable weight and that the words omitted can carry as much weight as the words given breath. The addition of text to my paintings is not intended to clarify. I see it as a means to foster new insights – an invitation to participate in discovery.

My current body of work has evolved from the depth and layering of collage. I attempt to match that depth in my paintings by creating layers of imagery, text, and meaning. I like to depict ordinary objects in unexpected ways, with the intent of thought-provoking playfulness. My paintings do not presume to be about finding “the meaning of life,” but about each of us attempting to find meaning in our own lives.
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Holly Ballard Martz - Duality
"Duality"

Holly Ballard Martz - Silver Lining
"Silver Lining"

Holly Ballard Martz - I can see clearly now
"I can see clearly now"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Ignite
"Ignite"

Holly Ballard Martz - Remainder
"Remainder"

Holly Ballard Martz - Alternate Route (Diptych)
"Alternate Route (Diptych)"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Curtain Call
"Curtain Call"

Holly Ballard Martz - Detour (Diptych)
"Detour (Diptych)"

Holly Ballard Martz - Higher Ground
"Higher Ground"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Words Omitted
"Words Omitted"

Holly Ballard Martz - Addendum
"Addendum"

Holly Ballard Martz - Facing my fears
"Facing my fears"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Pales in Comparison
"Pales in Comparison"

Holly Ballard Martz - What Goes Around Comes Around
"What Goes Around Comes Around"

Holly Ballard Martz - The Intersection of X and Y
"The Intersection of X and Y"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Probable Error of a Single Observation
"Probable Error of a Single Observation"

Holly Ballard Martz - Numbers Game
"Numbers Game"

Holly Ballard Martz - Structural Integrity
"Structural Integrity"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Figurehead
"Figurehead"

Holly Ballard Martz - Patron saint of lost souls
"Patron saint of lost souls"

Holly Ballard Martz - Nesting Instincts
"Nesting Instincts"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Time Constraints
"Time Constraints"

Holly Ballard Martz - Sustainable
"Sustainable"

Holly Ballard Martz - Lofty Ideals
"Lofty Ideals"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Mismatched Stack
"Mismatched Stack"

Holly Ballard Martz - Ravel
"Ravel"

Holly Ballard Martz - Untitled
"Untitled"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Turning a Blind Eye
"Turning a Blind Eye"

Holly Ballard Martz - When all the signs are there
"When all the signs are there"

Holly Ballard Martz - Within Sight
"Within Sight"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Opposing Forces
"Opposing Forces"

Holly Ballard Martz - This End Up
"This End Up"

Holly Ballard Martz - Double Target (Blue and Black)
"Double Target (Blue and Black)"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Ignition
"Ignition"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Take your normal Turn
"Take your normal Turn"

Holly Ballard Martz - Double Target (Brown and Black)
"Double Target (Brown and Black)"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Playtime
"Playtime"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Opponent on your left
"Opponent on your left"

Holly Ballard Martz - Eight
"Eight"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Untitled
"Untitled"

Holly Ballard Martz - Target Trio
"Target Trio"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Five
"Five"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Start Here
"Start Here"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Clouded Judgement
"Clouded Judgement"

Holly Ballard Martz - Clearly on Fire
"Clearly on Fire"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Safe Conduct
"Safe Conduct"

Holly Ballard Martz - Sanctuary
"Sanctuary"

Holly Ballard Martz - Safety in Numbers
"Safety in Numbers"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Choose your target carefully
"Choose your target carefully"

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Holly Ballard Martz - The Calm before the Storm
"The Calm before the Storm"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Forget me Knot
"Forget me Knot"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Untitled
"Untitled"

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Holly Ballard Martz - Untitled
"Untitled "

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Holly Ballard Martz - Narrative Thread
"Narrative Thread"

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