about
Hi, I'm Oliwia (pronounced like Olivia). I'm a Polish illustrator based in London, working primarily with acrylic and gouache paints, and occasionally dabbling with paper cut outs. My personal projects draw influence from Polish folklore, my position as an immigrant in Brexit Britain and serve as a means of navigating feelings around my relationships with people.
My love for illustration is almost matched by my love for pickles- especially gherkins.
I'm better at drawing with my hands than with my nose.
Features
2021
BBC / Cluster Illustration / 3x3
2020
ZEITmagazin (International Issue)
2019
'Botanical Inspiration' viction:ary / The Design Kids / Slowdown Studio IG / Digital Arts / It's Nice That / It's Nice That IG
Viva la Vulva 2019
Stylist / Campaign i, ii / BBC Newsbeat / BBC London / Metro i, ii / Bustle / Female First / Little Black Book
2018
Competitions
RoomFifty Young Upstart Competition, Runner Up
AOI World Illustration Awards, Shortlisted
2019
AOI World Illustration Awards, Shortlisted
Exhibitions
2022
ADIDAS X Creative Debuts, London
2021
East Sea International Art Pre-Biennale, Korea
2020
Secret 7", NOW Gallery / Reinvent Tourism Festival Amsterdam (Virtual Exhibition) / Power In Numbers, Nucleus Portland
2019
Unsigned, BBH / Here and Now, Global Illustration Show, Seoul / Unison, Unit 5 Gallery / World Illustration Awards 2019 Exhibition, Somerset House / Cluster Illustration, Ugly Duck
2018
In Cahoots, The Old Truman Brewery / Degree Show, Brighton University
2014
Oxford Brookes Foundation Show
Education
2014-2018
BA (Hons) Illustration, University of Brighton, First Class Honours
2013-2014
Foundation Diploma, Oxford Brookes University, Distinction
contact
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