Tag Archives: David Hollington

For Kai

Posted on June 11, 2020 by hamer the framer

photo: Alastair Grant Kai arrived at The Rowley Gallery over 30 years ago, I can’t be sure of the exact date, but her name back then was Kathy. And to all who knew her in pre-Rowley days she always remained … Read more…

In The Bleak Midwinter

Posted on December 9, 2018 by hamer the framer

A bright window packed with small beauties for these dark days, a fast-moving festive feast for the eyes. As works sell they will be replaced by more in an ongoing ever-changing pageant of delights. 

Chasing Rainbows And Missing Islands In West Ireland

Posted on November 2, 2015 by David Hollington

Surprisingly, for all the Irish blood coursing through my veins I have never visited before, so this year I set out with my hardy friend Tom, an Irishman himself, to put that right. Our ten days split into two big … Read more…

First Light

Posted on March 26, 2015 by David Hollington

First Light These new works are borne out of a need to bring light and life into my studio during the dark winter months. They have a direct link with my garden and the majority of the plants and birds … Read more…

Land Of Ice

Posted on December 4, 2014 by David Hollington

Iceland has been waiting for me in my dreams, all the cliches of a land being formed of fire and ice seem inescapable when your feet are upon lava flows and glaciers. The climate and weather patterns change in minutes. … Read more…

A Double Album

Posted on September 24, 2014 by hamer the framer

A quick look at David Hollington’s exhibition at Lauderdale House in Highgate. The opening night was busy with an enthusiastic crowd, groups talking excitedly about these new paintings, fantastic and magical inventions. I overheard David say this was his double … Read more…

Nativity Tree

Posted on December 25, 2013 by hamer the framer

A tree is for life not just for Christmas. David Hollington / The Rowley Gallery

The Holly & The Ivy

Posted on December 24, 2013 by hamer the framer

Our Christmas card this year at The Rowley Gallery is from a wood engraving by Howard Phipps. I can see holly in there and ivy too so here are a couple of complementary musical offerings as well… The first is … Read more…

California Dreaming

Posted on December 18, 2013 by David Hollington

My first full day in California was a little inclement, in fact it poured with rain morning to evening only allowing a little light relief to get this shot of the iconic bridge. However it’s hard to be despondent in … Read more…

Miniatures

Posted on November 1, 2013 by hamer the framer

David Hollington has started bringing us miniature portraits. Whenever I see him he pulls another set from his pocket. They are like fragments from a larger work, a cast of characters that can interact in any number of different stories.