Adriana Oliver (b. 1990) is an artist known for her captivating flat portraits, which drawinspiration from 1950s and ’60s film stills, merging the world of cinema with a distinctartistic vision. In her creations, she masterfully explores the concept of identity,constructing enigmatic characters that transcend individuality.
Oliver’s journey as an artistbegan in the realm of photography, a foundation upon which she built her uniqueapproach to painting. Transitioning from the lens to the canvas, she discovered the powerof nuanced narratives and the ability of painting to convey complex stories.
Adriana Oliver (b. 1990) is an artist known for her captivating flat portraits, which drawinspiration from 1950s and ’60s film stills, merging the world of cinema with a distinctartistic vision. In her creations, she masterfully explores the concept of identity,constructing enigmatic characters that transcend individuality.
Oliver’s journey as an artistbegan in the realm of photography, a foundation upon which she built her uniqueapproach to painting. Transitioning from the lens to the canvas, she discovered the powerof nuanced narratives and the ability of painting to convey complex stories.
Adriana Oliver (b. 1990) is an artist known for her captivating flat portraits, which drawinspiration from 1950s and ’60s film stills, merging the world of cinema with a distinctartistic vision. In her creations, she masterfully explores the concept of identity,constructing enigmatic characters that transcend individuality. Oliver’s journey as an artistbegan in the realm of photography, a foundation upon which she built her uniqueapproach to painting. Transitioning from the lens to the canvas, she discovered the powerof nuanced narratives and the ability of painting to convey complex stories.
Oliver’s signature style involves muted color blocks and bold black outlines, formingfaceless figures that epitomize archetypal representations of traditional masculinity andfemininity. Each stroke serves as a testament to her meticulous process, where shedeconstructs images into fundamental forms, crafting elegant yet minimalistic silhouettes.Her fascination with geometric figures, reminiscent of stenciling, forms the basis of herwork. These seemingly insignificant blocks, when amalgamated, breathe life into hercompositions, challenging viewers to unravel the profound meaning they hold.
At the heart of Oliver’s art lies a deliberate choice: the absence of distinct identities forher characters. The omission of facial features emphasizes the universality of humanemotions, bridging the gap between her subjects and the audience. In her world, thesefigures transcend nationality, age, and individual history. Instead, they embody sharedhuman experiences—love, heartbreak, happiness, fear, solitude— reminding us of ourcollective humanity. It’s a powerful reminder that, despite our differences, we are allinterconnected through the connection of emotions that weave us together.
Oliver’s chosen medium primarily encompasses acrylic on canvas or wooden panels, afoundation she extends into the realms of sculpture and relief. Through her diverse formsof expression, she invites viewers to contemplate societal norms and individual identity,unraveling the intricate threads that weave the fabric of human connection. Her portraits,functioning as mirrors reflecting our own history and dreams, captivate the observer,inviting them to explore the depths of shared human experiences.
This unique artistic language, refined over years of dedication and passion, encapsulatesOliver’s profound exploration of identity in an ever-evolving world. Each stroke, eachgeometric form, and each faceless figure tell a story—a story that resonates with theshared human experience, transcending boundaries and inviting viewers into a worldwhere emotions serve as the common language that unites us all.Magazine
EDUCATION: Photography at IDEP Barcelona
SOLO EXHIBITIONS2024-” Another sunset goes by” with Plan ✗ GALLERY (MILAN)
2022- “This time tomorrow” with gallery target and SAI (Tokyo, Japan)
2021-” Echoes” with Moosey Art (London, UK)
2020- “One Brief Moment” Dopeness Art Lab (Taipei, Taiwan)
2019- “Ordinary people ” Gallery Target (Tokyo,Japan)
2018- “A Night Thought” Duran Mashaal Gallery (Montreal, Canada)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023-“Superkraut” at StadPalais-Stuttgart (Stuttgart, Germany)2023-“Beyond This Ocean” at Anna Zorina Gallery (Los Angeles, USA)2022- “Generación agridulce” Fundación Carlos de Amberes (Madrid, España)2022- “Once upon a time in Mayfair” curated by Angelique Kim Perfetti, at Phillips London2021- “Ethereal” at Volery Gallery (Dubai UAE)2021- “Família” at WOAW Gallery (Hong Kong)2021- “WOP” Avant Arte x WOAW Gallery (Hong Kong)2021- “Nice Guys Live Forever” Moosey Art (London, UK)2020- “Dream Makers” PADRE Gallery (New York, USA)
2019- “Lineage” Joanne Artman Gallery (New York,USA )
2019- Secret Fresh Gallery (Manila, Philippines) 2019- Abv Gallery (Atlanta, USA)
2018- Artual Gallery “The Urban Experience” (Beirut, Lebanon)
2018- Duran Mashaal Gallery “Summer!” (Montreal, Canada)
2017- Galleria Torbandena “Looking Forward” (Trieste,Italy)
ART FAIRS
2024- KIAF Seoul (Eligere Gallery)2023- Untitled Miami (Plan X Gallery)2023- West Bund Art Fair (Galería Mayoral)2023- Tokyo Gendai, dual booth with Ayako Rokkaku (Gallery Target)
2023- Art Basel Hong Kong (Galería Mayoral)
2023-ARCO (Galería Mayoral)
2023- Art París (Galeria Mayoral)
2023- TEFAF Maastricht (Galeria Mayoral)
2023- Art Geneve (Galeria Mayoral)
2020- ArtTNZ Tokyo (Gallery Target)
2019 Art Miami (Duran Mashaal Gallery)
2018 Context Art Fair (Duran Mashaal Gallery) 2018 Art Miami (Robert Fontaine Gallery)
2018 SP Arte São Paulo (Galería Houssein Jarouche) 2018 Urban Art Fair
2018 Paris (Gallery Art in the game) 2018 Art Wynwood
2018Miami (Duran Mashaal Gallery)
2017Art Market Hamptons 2017 (Duran Mashaal Gallery)
2017 CONTEXT Art Miami 2017 (Duran Mashaal Gallery)
