Sarah Holliday

When does our present become our past? What happens next?
An epic archive of portraits & conversations not to be released until 2030

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

@SusanHolliday0 Was it a stag party, or a work meeting? X

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

It's always those wonderful strong, gnarled hands that get me. Beautiful.

[Refugee Council 🧡 @refugeecouncil]

Here @bbcworldservice piece together what happened to the men, women and children who tragically died trying to reach the safety of UK shores https://t.co/JKgmOc4Bgb

[Tate @Tate]

Did you know 'solstice' translates to 'the standing still of the sun'? ☀️

Barbara Hepworth captured the shortest day of the year in two works, created one year apart in 1970 & 1971, both titled 'Winter Solstice'. 💙💛

https://t.co/C1uT8Aqc09
#WinterSolstice

[Diane Abbott @HackneyAbbott]

One of the greatest policy scandals of all in this pandemic- among many to choose from - is the richest countries' refusal to waive vaccine patents. This could save millions of lives. But governments including the British government have chosen to support drug makers, not lives.

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

"D.P." knows all about #migration and losing everything from her own past. She works with #refugee #migrant #communities in Kent. She feels their concerns very deeply.
https://t.co/vaZ7FQ0Eok
#portraits #watercolourpainting #timecapsule #art #people #politics #history

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

@SusanHolliday0 Beautiful image to start the day! X

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

@SusanHolliday0 Oh, my word! Take me there! X

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

#selfportrait. It's 2 years since I started my #documentary #portrait archive. Who could have guessed what those years would bring!
https://t.co/vaZ7FQ0Eok #watercolour #painting #watercolourpainting #timecapsule #conversations #ArtistOnTwitter #historyinthemaking #politics

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

A more powerful dramatisation of the disconnect between global decision makers and the realities of local power I can't imagine. Listen to this: https://t.co/9cWkr8iCLC
Tree felling in #Sheffield and @COP26. Heartbreaking. #trees #forests @BBCRadio4 #localgov #power #wild #city

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

On a day of high winds and relentless rain, I hope there's no-one out there.

[RNLI @RNLI]

We're proud of the lifesaving work our volunteers do in the Channel – we make no apology for it. Those we rescue are vulnerable people in danger & distress. Each of them is someone’s father, mother, son or daughter - every life is precious. This is why we launch:

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

"M.P." is passionate about leaving the EU. He talks of his vigorous #campaigning for #Brexit, and the 2019 General Election, & his hopes for the future.
https://t.co/ScnFqqgSZu
#portraits #watercolour #historyinthemaking #timecapsule #conversations #art #people #Conservative

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

A year ago!! No #pandemics. I did this portrait of "P.W.", & we spoke about #politics, the #election and #Brexit. At the same time, there was trouble in Iran, and Trump was about to be impeached #1. A lot can happen in a year or 10. That's the idea behind https://t.co/ScnFqqgSZu

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

"V.B." lives in Belarus, & talks candidly about the challenges of life under a leader who won't accept the will of the people in an #election. #Peaceful protests lead to #arrest, beatings, and far worse.

https://t.co/ScnFqqgSZu

#portait #history #democracy #election #protest

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

@srgshaw_shaw Please look at https://t.co/ScnFqqgSZu
I would really love to have a contribution from your wife about this. It needs to be recorded. Also Instagram.

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

"D.S" A young man living in London, & feeling the loss of urban buzz. No eating out, no meeting up with mates. He shares his own philosophy of our current times, which had fascinating resonances.

#portrait #watercolour #youth #urban #londonlife #lockdown #historyinthemaking

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

@JillLeman Wow, Jill. It all sounds so matter-of-fact. Frightening to realise what was about to happen. X

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

This is the reality of history as it unfolds! 1 year on, and nearly 30 extraordinary conversations and portraits! Thank you to everyone who has submitted themselves to my scrutiny, it's been a real privilege. And it's not over yet!
https://t.co/ScnFqqgSZu
#portrait #watercolour

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

"M.F." An American working in London, having studied in Paris. She offers a fascinating perspective on these cultures & politics, and health care.
https://t.co/ScnFqqgSZu
#politics #NHS #obamacare #healthinsurance #usa #portrait #watercolour #painting #conversation #history

[Sarah Holliday @whenis_now]

"S.G." lives in Florida. Trump was visiting the day after the sitting - his first since recovering from Covid-19. "S.G." shares her views in an unapologetic conversation. Brilliant!
https://t.co/ScnFqqgSZu
#watercolourportrait #art #trump #usa #politics #election2020