bio

charlotte holt is an artist from halifax, west yorkshire, currently based in manchester, UK. 
she is a part of artist-led studio collective DMZ.

she explores the tactile relationship that viewers and makers have towards materiality, colour and playfulness through art. through different multi-sensory elements; the work often invites the viewer to interact through touch or smell. soft saccharine tones clash with the touch of harsh surfaces, sweet smells engage with confessional words in a sickly but inquisitive attraction. an investigation into the world of juxtapositions; an idea that the viewer can feel and experience opposite feelings at once. charlotte brings trivial childishness, often fun on the surface but with a serious undertone. the words that are used in the work come from the artist’s poetry. they are confessional and sometimes exposing, giving the work a relatable personality and an understanding of the conditions of being human.

Happenings :

Education

* BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History, Manchester School of Art, 2019-2022
* Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Manchester School of Art, 2018-2019

Exhibitions

* 'heart-centered' Fox Yard Studio, Suffolk, 2024
* 'DMZ group show', AIR Gallery, Altrincham, 2023
* 'stimuli', (Curated by Meg Jones), K-House, Manchester, 2023
* 'blah open '23', Cafe Blah, Manchester, 2023
* 'made it: short supply going places doing bits' billboard exhibition across Manchester, 2022
* 'it is difficult to think of you without me in the sentence', Solo Show, Fierce NQ, Manchester, 2022
* 'air open', AIR Gallery, Altrincham, Manchester, 2022
* 'falling into place: degree show', Manchester School of Art, 2022
* 'gallery next door', West Didsbury, Manchester, 2022
* 'artruism', Northern Monk, Northern Quarter, Manchester 2022
* 'cotton on mcr: art all dayer', Hallé St.Peters, Ancoats, Manchester 2022
* 'reflections', Grosvenor Gallery, Manchester School of Art, 2021
* 'july is over and there is very little trace', AATMA, Northern Quarter, Manchester, 2021
* 'foundation degree show 2019', Manchester School of Art, 2019
* 'year zero', Link Gallery, Manchester School of Art, 2018

Publications

* 'i can still hear you say my name', Self-Published Zine, 2024
* 'material' issue one, Meta Space Gallery, 2024

Workshops

* 'painting for gratitude', (with Gypsophila Collective), Carlton Club, Manchester, 2022
* 'painting for gratitude' (online) 2021
* 'arts and craft workshops' Orangebox, Halifax, 2018

Curatorial Projects

* 'DMZ x Short Supply' mcr contemporary, Mcr Art Fair, 2024
* 'MADE IT 2024' north west graduate showcase, SEESAW, 2024
* 'i see you', textiles & product design MA graduate showcase, Northern Quarter, 2023

work cv available on request

learn more about dmz's projects here