Bob Holmes graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone, College of Art, later completing an MA at the Chelsea School of Arts. He has won a number of awards throughout his career and has exhibited regularly in both group and solo exhibitions.
Bob was elected as an Associate Member of the RE in 2026.
"I create images where people and the natural world are inseparably intertwined. Blending the real with the surreal, I transform cities into living ecosystems and shape human figures that seem to emerge organically from their surroundings. My work moves between memory and imagination, inviting viewers into quiet, contemplative spaces. Through dreamlike scenes filled with shifting seasons, found objects, and wandering characters, I explore questions of belonging, our evolving relationship with the environment, and the subtle inner journeys that define us. Each piece reflects on ecological change, the fragility of human narratives, and the enduring resilience of nature, offering both a gentle warning and a sense of hope."