Rubinski

Who are you and what do you do?

My name is Madison Holler and I am the artist behind Rubinski Works. Primarily, I create metal and beadwork artwork. I also have a background in graphic design and photography.

How does your connection with the land inspire your work?

Connection to the land is my greatest inspiration and at the forefront of all my work. The flora and fauna that surround me are at the heart of everything I do. My greatest hope is that my work communicates that we are not just in nature, but of it. There is no separation and therefore we must treat it with the reverence, reciprocity and respect we would wish for. Our treatment towards the land and all its creatures should be precious and profound. Keeping this in mind I really enjoy playing with the symmetry and cyclical nature of the elements in my drawings. This design specifically tells the story of a midsummer bike ride down lush roads of foliage, crickets chirping and the sun setting.

What keeps you grounded as an artist?

Two major themes I have found in my healing that help ground me have been, first; memento mori, which in latin translates to “remember you must die” or in a less macabre meaning, as I see it- everything is impermanent. The joy we feel is often fleeting, as is the sorrow. In knowing this it becomes easier to revel in your bliss and chase moments of awe! Alternatively, it becomes a beacon in times of grief or pain. For example, just today I indulged in a minute of solace under a Douglas fir dancing in the wind, for which I may have otherwise overlooked had I not been in the habit of practicing gratitude for brief moments of beauty. Secondly, I’ve found that you can only reach the depths of love, care and intimacy with others, as you have found within yourself. I believe, this extends to nature and all beings. Nurturing growth and wholeness within yourself will allow you to go deeply into the care you show all things.