About
Ollie Holman is a British sculptor working primarily in steel, recycled metals and bronze. Based in North Yorkshire, his work explores movement and balance across both equine and human forms.
An early fascination with metal began at fourteen, welding scrap cogs and offcuts from his father’s yard. Drawn to the stubborn yet expressive nature of steel, he later studied art and design at Leeds College of Art and Loughborough University before returning fully to sculpture.
Working without formal fabrication or foundry training, Ollie has developed an instinctive, hand-led approach to shaping metal. He cuts, forms and welds by eye, refining the structure of a form until it feels alive. Rather than chase literal detail, his sculptures are pared back to essential lines and gestures, allowing movement, tension and character to emerge through minimal means.
Recycled car body panels, stainless steel, horseshoes and found metal frequently enter his practice. Beyond their sustainability, these materials carry colour, weight and history. In his equine works, automotive panels subtly echo the shift from horsepower to horsepower a historical loop that becomes literal in the material itself.
Ollie’s sculptures have been acquired by private collectors, galleries and interior designers, and feature in both public and private settings across the UK and internationally. Early recognition came through the BBC programme Home Is Where the Art Is, and he has since completed a number of public commissions, including a full-scale Shire horse for Swansea Council and a rearing horseshoe sculpture installed along a historic canal.
Across all subjects, his intention remains consistent: to make metal feel unexpectedly alive, and to capture movement held in stillness.
