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James Oliver Figurative 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.
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Artist: James Oliver
"Loyal One", Original Canvas Painting, Contemporary 48x48, 21st Century
"Loyal One", Original Canvas Painting, Contemporary 48x48, 21st Century

"Loyal One", Original Canvas Painting, Contemporary 48x48, 21st Century

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Oliver Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Acrylic, Graphite

"Heavyweight", Contemporary Original Canvas Painting, 48x48, 21st Century
"Heavyweight", Contemporary Original Canvas Painting, 48x48, 21st Century

"Heavyweight", Contemporary Original Canvas Painting, 48x48, 21st Century

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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Graphite

Challenger Original Canvas Painting, Contemporary 21st Century, 40x60
Challenger Original Canvas Painting, Contemporary 21st Century, 40x60

Challenger Original Canvas Painting, Contemporary 21st Century, 40x60

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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Harley 45! Original Acrylic Canvas Painting, Contemporary Art
Harley 45! Original Acrylic Canvas Painting, Contemporary Art

Harley 45! Original Acrylic Canvas Painting, Contemporary Art

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Oliver Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

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James Oliver figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic James Oliver figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative 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 yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by James Oliver in paint, gouache, panel 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 figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kevin Frank, Zoe Hawk, and Sherri Aldawood. James Oliver figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $9,500, while the average work can sell for $3,000.