watercolour
2 x 4 in
This miniature painting portrays the young artist Leona Florianova, whose unique, energetic style has been an inspiration to me. The saturated, almost violent color palette parallels the spirit and force I see in their work. Their signature gaptoothed grin and confident stance, combined with the vibrancy of the yellow background, are aimed, like the camera in their hand, straight at the viewer, dramatic and challenging.
Mary Holder is a current student of the University of Michigan, studying illustration, graphic design, and linguistics. She is an experienced observational painter, working in acrylic, oil, and watercolor, as well as charcoal and graphite. Her recent work has focused on collaborative projects, working across disciplines to create large-scale endeavors, such as geodesic structures and virtual reality experiences. She aims to inform, enthuse, and engage viewers, and create new appreciation for unconsidered aspects of the world around us.