About
NEW APOSTLE GALLERY
Originally conceived by artist David Hollier in the beautiful and historic Cotswold Hills, close to Cheltenham Spa and at the centre of a thriving British art scene. Prominent British artists such as Damien Hirst have sought inspiration in this tranquil and picturesque area, and there are many artists' studios established in the locality. 30 minute drive away is Bristol, arguably England's second most important city and home to the world-renowned street artist Banksy.
In 2015 New Apostle Gallery opened it US branch in the heart of New York's trendiest neighborhood, Bushwick, Brooklyn, as a collective of artists with backgrounds in various mediums that together highlight, question and challenge societal norms. For New Apostle Gallery artists, art has been their main vocation and foremost passion as their art conveys their individual life missions. Their expressive works immediately set a tone and challenge the viewer to receive the inherent message. In 2019 the gallery moved it headquarters to Mount Vernon, New York, in order to be closer to it’s growing list of Westchester customers.
New Apostle Gallery is dedicated to Pop-Up exhibitions, Art Fairs, collaborations and online campaigns for the sale the artwork by David Hollier, Frank Hyder, ELLE, Haley Hughes, Demelza Toy Toy, Michael Yee Chong, Tara Clayton and all other artists associated with the gallery.
David Hollier
David Hollier is a Brooklyn-based contemporary artist, born and raised in Wolverhampton, U.K. To date his body of work features collections ranging from private commissions to large-scale public artworks, in New York, London and throughout the world.
In his textual paintings, Hollier recreates portraits and objects using verse and prose. He invites his audience to hear his art through sturdy words - some that challenge injustice and inequality others that just hum a favorite tune. Words that transcend time and cultures.
From political icons to pop princesses, Hollier's work faithfully seeks out the place where politics and pop culture intersect. At its core his work is rigorous inquiry.
Mastering free-form, hand-drawn calligraphy, using brush strokes to visually depict a picture is central to Hollier's working method. Stylistically, Imago Verbosa (meaning an image made of words) happens on the surface, in the contrast, between dark and light. Each character is individually hand-painted using acrylics on board and canvas, or a vintage typewriter.
Hollier's artistic vocabulary spans public art and photorealism influenced by his early years as a muralist and his training in visual art. He earned his bachelor’s degree in visual art from the University of Northumbria, and studied for a master’s degree in computer imaging and animation from London Guildhall University. Currently, Hollier serves as an adjunct professor at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City.
Through solo and group shows/art fairs in both the United States and Europe, from New Jersey to Brussels, Hollier continues to showcase his thought-provoking paintings and prints, gaining increasing attention and a devoted following of its own.
