kev von holt

Kev Von Holt is a self-taught abstract painter whose work is a raw and vivid exploration of the human condition. Rooted in personal experiences with ADHD and anxiety, his creative process unfolds as a dialogue between chaos and clarity. In a dance of raw color and unfiltered expression, he explores emotional memory, societal tension, and the fleeting nature of thought. Each brushstroke becomes a conduit for subconscious truths with moments of despair, joy, nostalgia, and release rising to the surface.

Driven by a desire to escape the noise of everyday thought, his process is both cathartic and exploratory. With every composition, he seeks to make space for transformation, both personal and collective. His paintings shift fluidly between abstraction and form - intention and instinct - reflecting an inner world of constant negotiation. Beneath the vivid surface lies a deeper search for freedom, for connection, and for meaning within the mess.

His creativity is more than a passion - it’s a lifeline. Grateful for the gift of artistic expression, he honors it with daily devotion, diving into the boundless, ever-evolving journey of making. Through this ritual, he seeks not perfection, but presence, stripping away internal barriers layer by layer to uncover something real, human, and authentically whole.

Kev is also an accomplished songwriter and musician. He lives and works at the award-winning Kev Von Holt Gallery in Flemington, New Jersey.