Lilia Orlova-Holmes b. 1968

Lilia Orlova-Holmes is a contemporary artist celebrated for her ability to reflect the heat and raw life of nature. Based in Kent, Lilia’s work reflects a rich artistic heritage, drawing inspiration from Impressionist masters like Claude Monet and the bold colourism of Henri Matisse. Her style blends flowing brushwork with orgiastic palettes, creating aggressive, tendrilic compositions that spill out of the canvas.

 

With a background in fine art and design, Lilia has spent years refining her technique, using an intuitive approach that allows her paintings to live and breathe on their own terms. Her work has been exhibited across the UK and internationally, gaining recognition for its vivacity and emotional force. Art critic and curator Aindrea Emelife has described her paintings as possessing a “fantastical gardenscape quality, blending Impressionism with a distinct Japanese calligraphic influence.”

 

At the heart of Lilia’s artistic philosophy is a profound interest in life—she does not seek to merely depict flowers but to embody their spirit on canvas. In her own words: "I don't paint flowers as mere ornamentation. I paint primal life, the essence of nature, which is embodied in the flower. I paint flowers as living, breathing entities." 

 

Lilia’s work is held in private collections across Europe and the United States. She continues to push the boundaries of contemporary floral painting, creating pieces that invite the viewer into a world of sensuous experiential delight.