Hollis Chatelain
Hollis Chatelain is an internationally recognized and award-winning artist specializing in textile painting. Through her artwork that addresses challenging social and environmental themes, Hollis reflects twelve years of experience living in West Africa and working with humanitarian organizations. Hollis' dye-painted scenes of
multicultural life convey the untold stories of women, children, families, and the environment.
With 40 years of experience as a professional artist, Hollis' work can be found in public and private collections throughout the world. In addition to creating her art, Hollis holds lectures and workshops in subjects including color,
drawing, design, dye-painting, and quilting techniques.
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High Flying - Rüppell's Vulture
Size: 55'' x 45''
Vultures are our friends and play an indispensable role in our ecosystems,
despite their reputation as omens of doom.
They are highly social, living in large flocks
and showing no aggression.
The critically endangered Ruppell's Griffon
Vulture, native to Africa's Sahel region,
faces threats from poisoning by poachers
and farmers. It holds the record as the
highest-flying bird, soaring to over 37,000
feet, often staying aloft for more than seven
hours a day.
This piece is inspired by a photo by Tim
Strater, who gave me permission to use his
photograph.