Oliver was born in Lincolnshire and graduated with a BA (Hons) Illustration & Visual Communication from Loughborough University in 2001.

He is a Full member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, London.

"My paintings are absorbed, introspective and emotional, forming and re-forming themselves.
I use a combination of observed drawing and an unconscious process of building layers of textural surfaces to function in contrast. I have a strong interest in the depiction of my own consciousness".

Solo Exhibitions:

2017: Gallery 6, Newark, Notts. 'Dark Re-forming Shapes'
2016: Nottingham Society of Artists
2015, 2014:The Malt Cross Gallery, Nottingham
2014: The Barn Gallery, Patchings Art Centre

Selected mixed exhibitions:

2017: Bankside Gallery, London - Society of Graphic Fine Art Biennial Exhibition
2016 - 20117: The Menier Gallery, London Draw 16 and Draw 17 with the SGFA
2016: Southwark Cathedral, London with the SGFA
2016, 2015: Tarpey Gallery, Castle Donington - The Midlands Open
2015: RK Burt Gallery, London - Paper Works exhibition with the SGFA
2014: Mall Galleries, London - ING Discerning Eye
2012: The Nottingham Castle Open
2003: The Royal College of Art, London - AOI Images 11 Exhibition
2002: The National Portrait Gallery, London - The BP Portrait Award

Awards, Residencies & Qualifications:

2017: Elected full member (SGFA) of The Society of Graphic Fine Art, London
2017: Donation of painting ‘Internal Walls’ to The Institute of Mental Health,Nottingham University
2017: Appointed Fellow member of The Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham University
2016: Highly commended award at Art in the Gardens, Sheffield
2015: Artist in Residence at The Malt Cross Henderson Gallery, Nottingham
2014: Elected associate member (ASGFA) of The Society of Graphic Fine Art, London

Publications:

2017: Dark Re-forming Shapes
2016: Unconscious Patterns
2015: The Artist Magazine
2015: Season of theatrical poster designs - The Lace Market Theatre, Nottingham
2013: Leftlion Magazine - Artworks
2011: 500 Portraits - BP Portrait Award, The National Portrait Gallery, London
2002: AOI Images 11