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Hollis Brown Thornton

A practice built on the intersection of professional gallery expertise and dedicated studio work.

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The collections within Hollis’s work

Analog Dreams — gallery wall

Analog Dreams

3 Prints · Ready to Frame

These works share a nostalgic subject of vintage technology and a consistent, muted palette. — ‘VHS’, ‘VHS Detail I’ and ‘VHS Stack’.

$186.63$62.21 per piece
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Gaming Realms — gallery wall

Gaming Realms

This set unifies around the subject of classic video game consoles with a distinct, playful visual style.

$92.97· 3 Prints · Ready to Frame
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Pattern Play — gallery wall

Pattern Play

These pieces combine everyday objects with decorative wallpaper patterns, creating a dialogue between domesticity and still life.

$139.80· 3 Prints · Ready to Frame
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Works by Hollis Brown Thornton

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VHS — framed, leaning against the wall

VHS

Hollis Brown Thornton

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Toucan Sam — framed, leaning against the wall

Toucan Sam

Hollis Brown Thornton

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VHS Detail I — framed, leaning against the wall

VHS Detail I

Hollis Brown Thornton

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Disco — framed, leaning against the wall

Disco

Hollis Brown Thornton

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Leo — framed, leaning against the wall

Leo

Hollis Brown Thornton

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Atari — framed, leaning against the wall

Atari

Hollis Brown Thornton

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VHS & Entry Hall Wallpaper — framed, leaning against the wall

VHS & Entry Hall Wallpaper

Hollis Brown Thornton

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Cassettes, VHS & Atari — framed, leaning against the wall

Cassettes, VHS & Atari

Hollis Brown Thornton

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Atari & Flower Wallpaper — framed, leaning against the wall

Atari & Flower Wallpaper

Hollis Brown Thornton

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VHS Stack — framed, leaning against the wall

VHS Stack

Hollis Brown Thornton

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About Hollis

Hollis receives 20% of every sale

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Hollis Brown Thornton was born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, where he currently maintains a full-time practice in a warehouse studio. After earning his BFA from the University of South Carolina in 1999, he established a studio in Columbia and held his debut solo exhibition in early 2000. Thornton’s career includes several years in the Chicago art scene, where he served as a Gallery Director and Assistant Preparator. Since returning to Aiken in 2005, he has balanced his creative work with family life and local entrepreneurship, opening a clothing boutique with his wife and raising their daughter, Leona.

Visual voice

Thornton’s work is informed by a deep understanding of the gallery environment and the technical precision of art preparation. His pieces reflect the disciplined environment of his warehouse studio, blending professional expertise with his South Carolina roots.
South Carolina RootsWarehouse Studio PracticeFine Art BFAGallery ProfessionalismAiken Artist
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Hollis Brown Thornton — questions answered

Where does Hollis Brown Thornton create his work?

Thornton works out of a warehouse studio located in his hometown of Aiken, South Carolina.

What is Thornton's educational background?

He received his BFA from the University of South Carolina in 1999.

Has the artist worked in the professional gallery world?

Yes, he spent several years in Chicago serving as a Gallery Director at Mongerson Gallery and an Assistant Preparator at Russell Bowman Art Advisory.

When did Thornton start his full-time art practice?

He has been working as a full-time artist in Aiken since returning from Chicago in August 2005.

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