Hollace Kutay

Stone Harbor Art Show

cayman — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:18:05 +0000

Hollace @ The Show

In August, 2009, Hollace participated in the Stone Harbor Art Show, held in Stone Harbor, New Jersey.

She donated 20% of profits earned to the A.S.P.C.A. of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Art Gallery Expansion

cayman — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:17:07 +0000

Hollace has been fortunate to place her work in several new galleries in 2009. In the Cayman Islands, Hollace’s work is now on exhibit and for sale at the Bodden Town Art Shop, 24 K-Mon Gallery, and the Cayman Islands National Museum.

Hollace’s work is now also being featured at The Pink House Gallery in Hilton Head, South Carolina. This gallery features original works as well as reproductions of local artists, as well as marine artists from other geographic locations.

Additionally, Hollace is pleased to announce that her work is also being represented by the Peter McPhee Fine Arts Gallery in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. This gallery specializes in original, one-of-a-kind works of art created by a carefully selected, diverse group of regional, national, and international artists.

Hollace’s paintings and prints continue to be handled by Pure Art Gallery (Grand Cayman), Christian Riso Fine Art Gallery (Hawaii), and Island Art (Stone Harbor).

National Guardian Life Insurance Entrepreneur Scholarship Award

cayman — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:16:32 +0000

In April, 2009, Hollace was selected to receive a National Guardian Award for teenage female entrepreneurs. From a pool of over 5, 000 applicants, Hollace and 14 other teens from around the nation were recognized as exceptional young business women who are making a positive impact on their communities. The scholarship award winners were commended for their business acumen, creativity, and integrity. The Guardian Life Insurance Company created this competitive national scholarship to foster leadership and business prowess in selected young women.

Pappagallo’s “Gina”

cayman — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:16:15 +0000

Hollace & Owner

The owner of Pappagallo’s Restaurant located in Grand Cayman purchased Hollace’s painting of one of the colorful parrots who grace his restaurant. In addition to gourmet Caribbean dining, the restaurant is famous for the lively parrots who entertain diners with their amusing antics. Visit Pappagallo’s Restaurant for a spectacular meal, and look for Hollace’s painting, hanging against a bamboo background above “Gina’s” tropical retreat.

Hollace’s Artwork Debuts in New USA Locations

cayman — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:57:29 +0000

“Honu Rising”

Hollace is pleased to announce that the Christian Riso Fine Art Gallery in Hawaii is now handling her original paintings and prints. This prestigious gallery was established in the old sugarcane town of Koloa, Kauai (Hawaii) in 1994. It is recognized as a traditional Hawaiian gallery featuring works of talented artists of both national and international origins.In spending time this summer (2008) on the incomparably beautiful island of Kauai, Hollace was inspired by the tropical beauty, the warmth of the people, and the folklore. Having long admired the green sea turtle, which is nurtured and protected in the Cayman Islands, Hollace was fascinated by Hawaiian mythology where legend tells about a sea turtle, Kauila, who could change herself into a girl to watch over the children playing at Punalu’u Beach on the Big Island. Kauila is known as the “mythical mother” of all turtles. Turtles are also said to have been the guides for the first voyagers to Hawaii. In appreciation for the Hawaiian folklore surrounding the green sea turtle, Hollace has entitled the painting she created this summer (see above) “Honu Rising”.

In addition to selling her work in Kauai, the Stone Harbor, New Jersey Gallery, “Island Art,” is also handling Hollace’s prints.

The Morgan Gallery, Grand Cayman

She continues to sell original paintings and prints at multiple Grand Cayman locations, including The Morgan Gallery, the Ritz-Carlton Gallery and retail shop, as well as Pure Art Gallery.

Grand Cayman Butterfly Ball 2008

cayman — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:52:07 +0000


*Twins, Mark and Matthew Ebanks, workshop students, sold their paintings for CI$400 and CI$525, respectively. Photo:Claire Davies.*	*Len Goldberg, the high bidder for both paintings, poses with workshop students, Mark and Matthew Ebanks. Photo:Claire Davies.*

Hollace, along with the Morgan Gallery, Cobalt Coast Resort, and The Wharf restaurant, sponsored a gala evening held on June 28, 2008 at The Wharf to benefit the children’s programs of the National Trust.The theme of the Butterfly Ball was deliberately chosen for several reasons. First, with proceeds from this event, every Cayman school child will receive a laminted card colorfully depicting the various butterfly species populating the Cayman Islands. Through this educational tool, local children will learn about endemic and migratory butterflies of the Cayman Islands and their relationship to the eco-system.

The second reason that the butterfly was deemed an appropriate symbol for the event is the unique vulnerability the image projects, reminding those who attended the function that our relationship to the environment is a fragile thread which requires constant nourishment and recognition that our stewardship will chart the course for future generations.

The Butterfly Ball was a huge success, raising over CI$15,000 to benefit the National Trust. Paintings from leading Caymanian artists were auctioned, along with many other exciting items, such as a sunset sail for 10, and a 2 night stay at Pirates Point Resort on Little Cayman.

Several workshop students were able to attend the event, and participate first-hand in the excitement generated by the generous bids for their paintings.

“Wings of the Sea”. Photo: Dave Idhe.

Hollace’s painting, “Wings of the Sea”, created especially for charitable auction at this event, generated the highest bid of the evening — a great finale to a worthwhile project.

Grand Cayman Painting Workshop

cayman — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:45:19 +0000

On June 25th and 26th (2008), Hollace taught a painting workshop attended by Cayman youth, ages 11 through 16. The workshop was held at the Cobalt Coast Resort in West Bay. She was assisted in this effort by Claire Davies, from New York City.

During this workshop, Hollace instructed on the Pointillism Technique, and her students were challenged to create original paintings for the auction at the “Butterfly Ball” charitable event, with funds to benefit the children’s programs of the National Trust. The workshop was a wonderful success, with many beautiful paintings created.

Photos by: Claire Davies

Scholastic Art Competition

cayman — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:27:03 +0000

In 2008, Hollace won several awards at the U.S. Scholastic Art Competition, showcasing the artistic works of talented teens. Among her awards was a Gold Key for her painting portraying a blue iguana — the highest level of recognition for excellence in painting.

Donations

cayman — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:24:14 +0000

Hollace has enjoyed the opportunity to donate prints of her paintings to several charitable causes this year, among them, Habitat for Humanity and the Juvenile Diabetes Association. She has been happy to be able to further the causes of these worthwhile organizations.

Ritz Carlton Gallery Exhibition

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In September, 2007, Hollace’s paintings were featured at the Fall exhibition at the Ritz Carlton Gallery, Grand Cayman. All four of Hollace’s paintings were sold at this event. The shops at the Ritz continue to carry Hollace’s prints and sets of note cards.