Holly Arrowsmith

Jul 31, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Graham Reid |Holly Arrowsmith

Death and the Maiden: engrossing, gloomadelic, penumbra-pop. Photo / SuppliedUneven Groundby Death and the MaidenPhoto / Supplied The phrase “death and the maiden” refers to the figures of death (in art, often a skeleton) with that of youth and life, a jarring juxtaposition reflecting memento mori (remember, you will die) and the age-old prayer “even in the midst of life, we are in death”.

May 12, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Mel Parsons |Holly Arrowsmith |Sloppy Jane |Phoebe Bridgers

Robinson, Mel Parsons and Holly Arrowsmith. Photos / SuppliedThe War on ArtBy Robinson The War on Art by Kiwi artist Robinson is a beautifully – and angrily – performed single about the frustrations and complexities that come with making money from your own creativity.