Holly Ballard Martz

Holly Ballard Martz is a multidisciplinary artist based in Seattle, Wash., who uses language and found objects to create iconic works about deeply felt social, political, and personal issues, including mental illness, gun violence, and reproductive rights. Martz has exhibited nationally and her work is held in many private and public collections, including those of the Gates Foundation, the University of Washington, and the City of Seattle. She is represented by ZINC contemporary in Seattle.

Control Guns

Control Guns Control Guns

6,000 spent 9mm shell casings.

Feb 13, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

Insurrection

Insurrection Insurrection

Democracy under threat.

Jan 19, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action

Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action Thoughts and Prayers… but No Action

Spent bullets.

Jan 9, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

Country of Immigrants?

Country of Immigrants? Country of Immigrants?

The US immigration system is broken.

Jan 4, 2023 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz and Felipe Galindo

Vote! Our Rights Depend on It.

Vote! Our Rights Depend on It. Vote! Our Rights Depend on It.

The mid-term elections will have wide-ranging effects on issues like abortion rights, climate change, and health care.

Nov 4, 2022 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

Bulletproof Love?

Bulletproof Love? Bulletproof Love?

Gender-based violence in the USA is exacerbated by widespread access to firearms.

Oct 17, 2022 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

Constellation of Transgressions

Constellation of Transgressions Constellation of Transgressions

Bullets everywhere.

Sep 12, 2022 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

If These Walls Could Talk

If These Walls Could Talk If These Walls Could Talk

Women’s right to choose is under attack again.

May 19, 2022 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

American Roulette

American Roulette American Roulette

Gun violence soars amid the pandemic.

Jan 24, 2022 / OppArt / Holly Ballard Martz

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