Holmes Zimmermann, born in 1970, is a contemporary American painter known for his large-scale landscape paintings. His work explores the boundaries between abstraction and representation, creating atmospheric views that evoke themes such as memory, time, and the sublime. Using a distinctive technique that involves applying and removing layers of oil paint, Zimmermann gives his canvases a deep texture and an almost sculptural quality. Trained at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he has achieved widespread international recognition. Among his most notable honors is the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the "genius grant," which he received in 2012, celebrating his innovative approach to landscape painting. His works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, solidifying his position as one of the leading figures in contemporary painting.