Holly Farrell ( b. 1961) is a Canadian painter based in Toronto, known for her compelling still-life paintings that explore memory and nostalgia. Her work captures everyday objects with a quiet reverence, transforming them into intimate portraits of time and personal history. Among her most celebrated subjects are books—well-worn, familiar, and deeply personal. Each spine and cover, complete with creases and faded colors, reflects a history of use, evoking a shared experience among those who have turned their pages.
Farrell’s work has been exhibited in Canada, the U.S., England, and Japan. Her paintings are held in corporate and private collections across North America, Europe, Australia, and Japan, including BMO (Canada), the William Louis-Dreyfus Family Collection (U.S.), and Sony Music.
