East of the river - ollie marr

Ollie grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, between the Atlantic Ocean and the foothills of Table Mountain. The dissonance of being in a city and deeply immersed in nature, led Ollie to a career exploring the connections between human society and natural systems, a subject they continue to examine through painting.

Drawn to how light falls on various natural and manufactured objects in the landscape, Ollie works initially en plein air, with each piece evolving through printmaking, drawing and painting from memory. This body of work explores London’s urban landscape - finding harmony in the brutal industrial structures, and untangling old memories through the exploration of new spaces.

For the past three years, Ollie has lived and painted in Oxfordshire where they developed their practice under British artist, David Williams - Ellis. In 2023, Ollie moved to a studio in East London, where they now live and work.

17th May - 15th June | PV 16th May