Olly Williamson

Olly Williamson creates work about quiet moments, using intense observation and experimental composition to reveal the underlying rhythms that make everyday life feel monumental.
  • Alumni
  • Tutor
  • 2023
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Role

Young Artists tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2023

Biography

Olly Williamson grew up in a village outside of Preston. Before accepting a place on The Drawing Year, he studied Painting at the Manchester School of Art in 2016. Olly makes work about quiet situations of life; utilising intense observation and experimental structures of composition. His images reflect the underlying rhythms of the people and world he sees around him - hoping to make the everyday feel monumental. 

Artwork

On the Bed (Three Brothers)

On the Bed (Three Brothers)

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Dandelion Eaters

Dandelion Eaters

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Johanna and the Birds

Johanna and the Birds

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With a Cat, On the stairs (Rosie)

With a Cat, On the stairs (Rosie)

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Head of the Madonna del Parto (After Piero della Francesca)

Head of the Madonna del Parto (After Piero della Francesca)

Olly Williamson