Gordon Holliday is a passionate textile fiber artist known for pushing the boundaries of traditional craft. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and a concentration in Retail Studies, his work explores the intersection of texture, color, and pattern, resulting in captivating and intricate fiber artworks. Gordon’s artistic journey has been marked by numerous exhibitions, awards, and press features, showcasing his innovative approach to textile art and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of the medium.
gordon holliday
education
BFA, The University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro | August 2013 — May 2017
Associates Degree, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte | June 2011 — May 2013
group exhibitions
‘Onna-bugeisha: Guardians of Light’, August Wilson African American Cultural Center | Pittsburg, PA 2023
‘Woven Into our Fibers’, Center of Visual Arts | Greensboro, NC 2023
‘Reconstructed, Deconstructed’, The Brooklyn Collective Art Gallery | Charlotte, NC 2021
‘Coup D'état’, Miami Art Basel, John Michaels Kitchen Gallery | Miami, FL 2021
solo exhibitions
‘YASUKE: The Hidden Ronin’, The Mint Museum | Charlotte, NC 2022
press & Publications
Waste Management Design Challenge
Waste Management Sustainability Forum ‘22 ft. Gordon Holliday
Forbes: WM & Slow Factory Foundation Article Feature
Spectrum News: “Charlotte designer uses old clothes to create new masterpieces”
PBS Charlotte: Brooklyn Collective Artist in Residence; Charlotte, NC
WUNC 91.5: From Couch to Couture: Gordon holliday Gets Sustainable with Fashion
WFAE 90.7 Charlotte’s QC GarMINT District runway show lets local designers shine
QC NERVE :The GarMINT” Fashion Showcase
SLOW FACTORY: Special Edition: WM - Tangible Solutions Lecture Class
Black Material Geographies” Colonialism’s Afterlife & Up-cycling Fashion Pt 2 | Textile Waste
CFDA: GORDON HOLLIDAY OF ROOLĒ: An Interview with Jaconna Jacobs
The Betty Creative Awards 1st & 2nd Place Winner
awards & recognition
Waste Management x Slow Factory Design Challenge Recipient Winner | New York, NY, NC 2021
Selected Artist for the Maker Space Residency Program, The Brooklyn Collective CLT | Charlotte, NC 2020
Featured Artist in Coraddi Magazine | UNC Greensboro 2015 & 2016
1st & 2nd Place Recipient of the Betty Creative Awards | Greensboro, NC 2015
Featured Artist in Atlantis Creative Magazine | UNC Greensboro 2015
Happy Dubose KENAN Gray Scholarship | UNC Greensboro 2014
professional experience
Textile Fiber Artist | Self-Employed | 2015-Present
Create & exhibit textile fiber artworks using various techniques and materials.
Participate in juried exhibitions and collaborate with galleries and curators.
Engage in ongoing experimentation and exploration to push the boundaries of textile fiber art.
Artist in Residency | The Brooklyn Collective CLT | 2020-2023
Assisted with studio organization, material preparation, and artwork installation.
Contributed to the production of large-scale fiber art installations.
Assisted in the research and development of new techniques and concepts.
Workshop Facilitator & Featured Artist | Spring Clean Non-Profit | 2022-2024
Conducted hands-on workshops of textile fiber art techniques for participants of varying skill levels.
Provided guidance, instruction, and support in exploring fiber art as a creative medium.
Fostered a collaborative and inclusive learning environment