Biography

Originally from New York, Gina Holt currently resides in Bothell, WA, where she works from her home studio.

Born in 1959, Gina says that she inherited her creativity from her father, a dancer, and her mother, an artist.
As a child she loved to spend her spare time drawing, painting and making up imaginary characters for the stories she illustrated.

Gina received a BA in art from the University of Oregon, where she focused on printmaking, illustration, and painting. After graduating, Gina augmented her creative abilities by taking classes in ceramic hand-building at Pottery Northwest.

Gina has since experienced an unending joy of working with clay, as this medium allows her to transform the 2-d media she is so familiar with into virtual 3-d canvases that simultaneously employ her
drawing, sculpting, and painting skills.

Gina’s most recent works are colorful botanical-inspired sculptures that can either stand alone or hang on the wall. Inspirations for these life-like creations begin with her study of intricate nature photos and live plants
from the garden. Gina’s eye-catching works emerge as she molds complexity, light and shadow into the clay. The addition of multiple layers of combined glazes and textures enhance and complete each unique work of art. Gina then signs, numbers, and writes on the back of each botanical piece a sentimental meaning that primarily derives from Victorian era- floral dictionaries, making each sculpture a thoughtful experience.

Gina began selling her pieces in 1991 through gift galleries and juried shows and now exhibits in fine art galleries. Her devoted collectors know that her works in clay started as floral-themed mirrors and architectural-style clocks. Many of her followers are thrilled to have more than a handful of these collectable items gracing the walls of their homes.

There is an optimism and delightful cheerfulness to Gina's work that consistently impels collectors of her art to pre-purchase pieces from her shows prior to the shows’ openings. Gina’s art has gained attention across the United States.