James Oliver Paintings
American, b. 1962
James Oliver is a painter whose precise visual language pushes the tradition of twentieth century abstraction into a contemporary context. Oliver is a conceptually driven formalist whose work is inspired by his dreams and emotional states, which he abstracts into an undetermined and subjective viewing experience by emphasizing line, color, and form. Even as Oliver turns to a figurative practice in recent series, rendering cultural icons like chopper bikes, Pontiac Firebirds, and his childhood poodle in detailed line drawings, these representations similarly evoke broadly accessible affects abstracted from his mental landscape.
Born in Upstate New York, raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, son of an advertising executive, Oliver was exposed from a young age to visual art from its most commercial applications to more visceral exponential lives.(Biography provided by Paradigm Gallery + Studio)
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Artist: James Oliver
"Tigress in Transition" abstract tiger motif, acrylic on canvas
By James Oliver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Tigress in Transition" is a one-of-a-kind original piece by James Oliver and is made from acrylic paint on canvas. This piece measures 24"h x 30"w, and is hand sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Wildflower Composition (California Poppy#14)
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others, and memories of events or places where crowds gather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Panel, Casein
Wildflower Composition (California Poppy#10)
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others, and memories of events or places where crowds gather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Panel, Casein
Wildflower Composition (California Poppy#12)
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others, and memories of events or places where crowds gather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Panel, Casein
Wildflower Composition (California Poppy#15)
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others, and memories of events or places where crowds gather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Panel, Casein
Loyal One
By James Oliver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Loyal One" is an original painting on canvas by James Oliver measuring 48in x 48in.
James Oliver is a painter whose precise visual language pushes the tradition of twentieth cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Acrylic, Graphite
Crowd (Composition #14), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
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Crowd (Composition #17), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Panel, Gouache
Heavyweight
By James Oliver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Heavyweight" is an original painting on canvas by James Oliver measuring 48in x 48in.
James Oliver is a painter whose precise visual language pushes the tradition of twentieth cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Graphite
Crowd (Composition # 15), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Panel
Crowd (Composition #19), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
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Panel, Gouache
Crowd (Composition #20), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
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401 West Jefferson St, Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA --In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Panel
404 West Jefferson St., Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Panel
Borough Study (#12)
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others, and memories of events or places where crowds gather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
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Panel, Gouache
Crowd (Composition #18), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Panel, Gouache
Crowd (Composition #16), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Panel
Crowd (Composition #11), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
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Gouache, Panel
Crowd (Composition #10), Framed
By James Oliver
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NY & LA -- In organizing these paintings, I combine aspects from multiple sources-drawings, reference photographs, both personal and others,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Panel, Gouache
Challenger
By James Oliver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Challenger" is an original painting on canvas by James Oliver measuring 40in x 60in.
James Oliver is a painter whose precise visual language pushes the tradition of twentieth century abstraction into a contemporary context. Oliver is a conceptually driven formalist whose work is inspired by his dreams and emotional states, which he abstracts into an undetermined and subjective viewing experience by emphasizing line, color, and form. Even as Oliver turns to a figurative practice in recent series, rendering cultural icons like chopper bikes, Pontiac Firebirds, and his childhood poodle in detailed line drawings, these representations similarly evoke broadly accessible affects abstracted from his mental landscape.
Born in Upstate New York, raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, son of an advertising executive, Oliver was exposed from a young age to visual art from its most commercial applications to more visceral exponential lives.
"The Challenger is a classic muscle car. Knowing that I have been working on a series of muscle car paintings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Harley 45!
By James Oliver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Harley 45!" is an original painting on canvas by James Oliver measuring 60in x 60in.
James Oliver is a painter whose precise visual language pushes the tradition of twentieth centu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Oliver Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
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Find a wide variety of authentic James Oliver paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of green, orange, yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by James Oliver in paint, panel, gouache and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large James Oliver paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Rachel Personett, Maryann Lucas, and John Morfis. James Oliver paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,050 and tops out at $9,500, while the average work can sell for $2,950.