Kristi Holohan "A Bird in the Bush" 8x10 painting

8x10 acrylic painting on wood panel

Kristi Holohan (she/they) is a Finnish-American artist, organizer, and cultural strategist. Her work in visual Arts focuses on nature, community, healing, resource-sharing, and advocacy for an equitable society. Holohan's collaborative work is practiced through a lens of oppression/liberation framework with radical mindful inclusion and Restorative Practices. Holohan’s dedication to engagement and social practice is locally and nationally recognized for its significance in intensive community incorporation, cultural relevance, inclusivity, and accessibility. Holohan has been shown in galleries, museums, and municipal collections.

The Steller's Jay is nestled in the native blackberries and ferns of the redwood forest. This piece is a study for a mural on a public bathroom next to the Big Trees trail in Joaquin Miller Park. The work is intended to further connect communities to the natural environment. The mural project is sponsored by Friends of Joaquin Miller Park.