LA, Lawns and Lies
The Califia Series
Upcoming Exhibition at SULLIVAN GOSS
this Summer
and current preview at Oceanside Museum of Art.
A new series of work is building in my studio. My interests and past projects have coalesced into an exciting direction on my artistic journey. Inspired by the multiple layers found in my print work, my oil paintings continue to unravel our cultural identity in California. Layers of paint ,ephemera and the female figure reveal both our past and present, define both reality, myth, and personal impression. Our namesake, Califia, is my muse. I look forward to sharing the entire Califia series, this July 31 through September 21, 2020 at Sullivan Goss-An American Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA.
“The State of California was named after a warrior queen, named Califia, who ruled over the mythical Island populated by female warriors.”
L.A.,Lawns and Lies, 48x48 Oil, Collage, on Canvas Holli Harmon@2019
L.A., Lawns, and Lies explores our relationship with water within the state of California. White picket fences and green lawns are iconic images that promise a blissful home and prosperity. A Hollywood version of a bikini clad cowgirl pulls out her pistol. Is she the water sheriff or bandit who robs Northern California of her water? Which myth will survive? What is true?