Creating Worlds Within Worlds
Arianna’s artistic voice is situated at the intersection of Realism and Abstraction. She constructs ethereal, dreamlike worlds that merge women, flora, and the organic beauty of nature. Formerly a dedicated traditional oil painter, she later embraced acrylics and mixed media. A transition that catalyzed the evolution of her signature style.
The influence of her tropical upbringing is evident in the vibrant palettes and motifs that permeate her canvases. Ultimately, Arianna’s aspiration is for her art to serve as a source of inspiration, joy, and escape— an invitation for viewers to connect with something soulful and serene.
Bio
Arianna Aleah Holligan is a 21-year-old Barbadian artist known for her distinctive work in Acrylic and Oil, defined by the genre of Abstract Realism. Deeply inspired by femininity, authenticity, and the natural world, her paintings reflect both a personal and cultural narrative—one that draws from her Caribbean heritage and the vibrant spirit of her home island, Barbados.
The "Colours Of Barbados" Exhibition 2022. The longest art showcase on the island spanning 500ft.
Arianna has garnered a wide and diverse international following, with collectors spanning across the United States, Canada, and Germany to name a few. An impressive feat for a young artist emerging from a small developing island. Over the years, she has received numerous accolades for her work, most recently the People’s Choice Award for Best Painting by an Established Artist at the 2023 Carmichael Exhibition, hosted by the Gallery of Caribbean Art.
Barbados
"The one thing I love to do most on the island is explore. When I don't know where I am the more at peace I feel. To me, being able to get out in nature to hike, cycle or take my dogs out and watch them run wild feeds the nomadic and free spirit within me."
"Growing up I had an interest in multiple forms of art.
I crafted and built things, I sewed clothing, played instruments- like the flute , I wrote and illustrated books, comic strips and even poetry. I drew and painted and studied two languages. I Enjoy photography, creating and developing businesses, and travel.
I believe whole heartedly that I was meant to be a creative, even before birth. Creating something, whatever form it manifested was always my special way of being me.
