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Olivia Valentine
British, b. 1994

Olivia Valentine British, b. 1994

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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Olivia Valentine, Ireland Wisdom, 2023

Olivia Valentine British, b. 1994

Ireland Wisdom, 2023
oil on jute
120 x 95 cm
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From Gauguin’s portrait of Van Gogh to Warhol’s polaroids of Basquiat, it has often been a tradition for artists to capture fellow artists. Olivia Valentine also follows this art historical...
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From Gauguin’s portrait of Van Gogh to Warhol’s polaroids of Basquiat, it has often been a tradition for artists to capture fellow artists. Olivia Valentine also follows this art historical custom, allowing the viewer to access a personal dialogue between artists. ‘The Pink Cloud’ features portraits of three contemporary painters who form part of Valentine’s support network: Ireland Wisdom, Deborah Segun and Max Anish.

Valentine met Ireland Wisdom in Florence (Italy), where they both trained classically. Wisdom uses the rigorous sight-size technique in her work. Valentine describes Wisdom as a gracious and effervescent being, whose classical style of painting contrasts delicately with her contemporary aesthetic and progressive outlook on life. Here, Valentine portrays Wisdom holding a vibrant palette, which encapsulates a metaphorical meaning, coming to represent a reflection of the artist’s character.

By choosing to portray both Ireland Wisdom and Deborah Segun, Valentine comments on the importance of female friendship within our competitive contemporary society:

“There is something so special about two female artists coming together and seeing each other as opportunities for progress and inspiration rather than tearing each other down because of the fear that there’s not enough room for everyone to succeed, which is the fear our society indoctrinates us with.” (Olivia Valentine)
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