ELLIO is proud to present Sacred Letters, the debut solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Holly Wong. Featuring a new series of collaged paintings on shaped aluminum and mixed media drawings on paper that explore the process of healing through a spiritual lens. Companion works in the exhibition include wall-based fiber assemblages, and a large, suspended installation of light reflective film.
We invite you to join us for an Opening Reception on Friday, May 16th, from 6-8pm.
For more information, please find the full Press Release linked below.
I am thrilled to share the publication of my catalog "Incantations" through Bridgette Mayer Gallery in Philadelphia, celebrating my first solo exhibition with the gallery in the Fall of 2024. The catalog essay was beautifully written by critic, poet and curator John Yau who I continue to be grateful to for his insights and generosity.
Fully illustrated in color with many installation views of the exhibition plus lush details, I hope you will check it out!
It can be purchased by clicking on the link below:
The price for this 42-page soft cover book is $32 plus $5 shipping (within the U.S). If you need international shipping, please contact the gallery at cclark@bmayerart.com
Thank you for your support!
Dear Friends,
I hope this reaches you well and in good spirits! I wanted to share an update that I am participating in the group exhibition “Paper Planes” at SLATE Contemporary Gallery, in Oakland, California. I have three new smoke paintings on paper in the show that I can’t wait to share with you! I will be at the opening on Saturday, March 8th at 3pm and hope to see you there!
Featured here:
Internal Logic 2
2025
Mixed media on 19” x 24” paper framed in white wood to 22" x 27"
$2,800
View all the works in the show: https://slatecontemporary.com/show/slate-art-paper-planes
Here is an excerpt from the press release describing my work and that of fellow artist and kindred spirit Lisa Kairos. You can read the full press release which provides a wonderful overview of the show by visiting the link below.
"The tension between nature and technology, or between chaos and control, also comes through in the art of Lisa Kairos and Holly Wong, both of whose work explodes in all directions while at the same time drawing us into a series of highly detailed and purposeful marks made by drawing. Wong’s works stand out from the others in the show with their complexity of mediums, as the artist uses a combination of gouache, graphite, colored pencil, ink, candle smoke, and collaged drafting film in each piece."
Read the press release: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3rdjhuufc4uhsrf36x9us/Paper-Planes-Press-Release.pdf?rlkey=iauu7nc1y1bgh1rvuu47z0vlc&e=1&dl=0
Exhibition Dates: March 7 – May 3, 2025
Gallery Hours: First Fridays 12 – 8, Saturdays 12 – 5, and weekdays by appointment
Artists Reception: Saturday, March 8, 3 – 5pm
SLATE Contemporary Gallery, 473 25th Street, Oakland, CA
Hope you can visit the show! Would love to meet you at the opening!
All the best,
Holly