Alex Olivier, Born in Wakefield 1993, raised in Hereford. Living in South London. 

Painting my written thoughts into a new language. I collect words and notes through journaling, there my process moves from contemplation to creation. The words that prompt each piece are transformed, resolved, and recast into new, abstract forms. Though the sentences become unreadable, hints of the words linger.

The subjects of my paintings are questions and exclamations on my relationships with family, friends and existence. Occasionally works are based on notes sent to me. 

I draw on top of clean textured canvas, using its natural colour and uneven texture to contrast the shapes and tonal coloured language I paint. 

I currently work as a project manager, overseeing various sized print projects for artists, museums and galleries. For the past 10 years I worked as a screen printer across projects in fashion, art and design. I co-ran Orto Print, a creative textile screen printing studio that primarily focuses on fashion but extends across various art forms. 

2011-2014 Middlesex University

2009-2011 HCA

alexandra.charlotte.olivier@gmail.com