Russell Oliver

Born 27.07.77

My paintings are character driven spaces, drawing on popular culture.
They address such universal themes as; mortality, religion, mythology and philosophy.
In addition, I am interested in portraiture.
The paintings showcase combined techniques, from the figurative and detailed to loose and impressionistic.

BA Hons Illustration
University of the West of England
1999

HND Illustration
Hereford College of Art and Design
1997

BTEC National Diploma General Art and Design
York College of Further and Higher Education
1995

IDLES 'Joy as an Act of Resistance' Exhibition
HM Electric Gallery
2018

Naked Truths
View Gallery
Bristol
2011

Hidden Portraits
View Gallery
Bristol
2010

Spike Island Open
Bristol
2006 - 2022

Centre Space
Retox Festival of Contemporary Art
Bristol
2003

Jamaica Street Open
Bristol
2002 - 2005