Art as a way of life
Artist and Humanitarian
Tim Holmes, a renowned artist and activist, has achieved global recognition for his impactful work in both the art and human rights realms.
His artistry has been a powerful force for peace and justice, as evidenced by his numerous accolades and prestigious collectors.
Tim Holmes
Tim Holmes is the first American artist ever invited to give a solo exhibit at the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia, the world’s largest art museum, where his sculptures remain on permanent exhibit. His work has gained notice among some of the world’s peacemakers, from the Chinese dissident students of Tiananmen Square to the Physicians for Social Responsibility. Jimmy Carter, Czech hero Vaclav Havel, and the late Coretta Scott King are among Holmes’ best-known collectors. Holmes has created many international projects such as the U.N. Women’s Peace Prize and other peace awards. He has worked with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in efforts to create an international peace center on Robben Island, the gulag where President Nelson Mandela and thousands of others were imprisoned during the dark apartheid years and on South Africa’s bid for the Olympics. Though Holmes is most well known for sculpture he works in a variety of media, all pointing toward a more responsive, cooperative and sustainable future. See a full bio.
Art Creations
Unique and impactful artworks crafted with deep meaning and purpose to spark inquiry and wonder.
Humanitarian Projects
Engaging in international projects promoting human fulfillment, rights, peace, and social justice globally.
Art for Healing
Utilizing the transformative power of art as a tool for healing and fostering positive change in a rapidly changing world.
Though Holmes is most well known for sculpture he has worked in a variety of other media from museum installation to film to performance, all to foster a rich and imaginative future. As his attention has steadily drifted from making objects toward creating stories of transformation, leaving him tinkering with cultural elements that can questionably be called “art”. He’s keenly interested in fostering creative approaches to contemporary problems, particularly among growing social challenges of living together in a rapidly shrinking world.
Notable Projects
Holmes is a figurative sculptor for whom the human form is not simply bounded by the skin. His abiding interest is in sculpting whatever subject engages him, whether that be a chunk of metal, an idea or a community. He advocates for preserving rich and vulnerable human qualities amidst the tsunami of expanding technology we all experience, hoping to move the evolution of humanity toward a more responsive and sustainable world. In short he believes that art is the medicine that will heal the world.
Tim Holmes Interviews:
How I Sculpt My Life, an interview with the Design Your Life group
BlueBills, money for a clean world. Real money can change our perceptions of value.
• Inception of the BlueBills idea: Money for a Clean World
• An art project on generosity, in Prague: Art leaks into the streets:
• How can art create a clean economy? How Will We Live Tomorrow?