Holly Carr has gained national acclaim for her unique style of silk painting. She has participated in numerous group and solo shows and continues to exhibit nationally. Holly has designed for theatre productions and large-scale public installations.

Her most ambitious installation to date is a larger-than-life environment created out of painted silk, "Light in the Forest," for Acadia University Art Gallery, which has been redesigned as a mental wellness, multimedia production that is currently touring Nova Scotia.

Holly has also partnered with the NS Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions to create a permanent "Light in the Forest" Exhibit that will tour museums. Most recently, Holly has partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (NS Division) in creating The Comfort Tree book, and a story trails project for the Portapique Community.

Holly has travelled internationally with her work, exhibiting, teaching, and painting live, in the United States, Peru, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Holly's work can be found in numerous private and public collections. To find out more about Holly's work and the multifaceted aspects of her "Light in the Forest" mental wellness initiative. visit www.hollycarr.com and www.lightintheforest.ca