Oliwia is a Polish born illustrator based in Brighton. She works primarily in gouache and occasionally explores the intricacies of paper cutting. Her projects draw influence from Polish folklore and her position as an immigrant in Brexit Britain. Her paintings often explore serious subjects veiled by a sea of beautifully coloured plants and geometric structures.

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Her love for illustration is almost matched by her love for pickles- especially gherkins.

Features

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2019

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'Botanical Inspiration' book published by viction:ary

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The Design Kids

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Slowdown Studio IG

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Digital Arts

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It's Nice That

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It's Nice That IG

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Viva la Vulva 2019:

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Stylist

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Campaign i, ii

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BBC Newsbeat

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BBC London

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Metro i, ii

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Bustle

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Female First

 

Little Black Book

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2018

 

Digital Arts

 

 

Competitions

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AOI World Illustration Awards, Shortlisted

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Exhibitions

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Unsigned, BBH (2019)

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Here and Now, Global Illustration Show, Seoul (2019)

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Unison, Unit 5 Gallery, (2019)

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World Illustration Awards 2019 Exhibition, Somerset House (2019)

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Cluster Illustration, Ugly Duck (2019)

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In Cahoots, The Old Truman Brewery (2018)

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Degree Show, Brighton University (2018)

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Education​

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2014-2018: BA (Hons) Illustration, University of Brighton, First Class Honours

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2013-2014: Foundation Diploma, Oxford Brookes University, Distinction

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