Lily Oliver, ‘Ollie’, born and raised in coastal Maine, works primarily in photography, creative writing, and bookmaking. Continually inspired by the private spaces we carve out for ourselves and navigating the body as site, her work often presents severity and softness in equal measure. In her free time, Oliver likes swimming, driving with friends, and walking her dog, Maisie.
ARTIST RESUME
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Education:
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2021 BFA, School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, Boston, MA
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Experience:
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2021 Book Designer, Moonglade Press
2021 Graphic Design & Layout, Proximity Show Catalog
2017-18 Curator’s Assistant, George Marshall Store Gallery, York, ME
Group Exhibitions:
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2021 Proximity, Senior Thesis Show, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
2020 Digital Dreams, Emerson Contemporary, Boston, MA
2020 Painting and Photo Show, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
2019 Graphic Arts Annual, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
2019 Arrested Image: SMFA Photography, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
2018 Milkshake Garden, The Dorchester Art Project, Dorchester, MA
2018 School of the Museum of Fine Arts Medal Award Gala, Auction Participant, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
2017 New Student Showcase, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
2017 Print + Paper Area Show, The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
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In Print:
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2022 Body, Memory House, Chapbook, Gingerbug Press
2022 A Material Book in which We Compile Conceptual Books, Partial Press
2021 Tisch Library Collection, Tufts University, Boston MA
2021 Everyday, Ladies Drawing Clüb, Photography Issue, St. Petersburg, Russia
2020 School of the Museum of Fine Art: Art Sale Highlights Catalog, Boston, MA
2019 “Alabaster, Bone Marrow”, Future Histories, Spring Issue, Medford, Somerville, MA
2019 Ex Lover, Roster Zine, 3rd Edition, Boston, MA
2017 B Roll Zine, 1st Edition, Curated by Jean Chung, Boston, MA
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Awards:
2017 Maine Scholastic Writing Award, Gold Key Recipient
2015 Maine Scholastic Writing Award, Silver Key Recipient
Other:
2019 “Everything, Everyone / The Next Day,” Field Day Album Cover
2018 Boston Book Arts Fair, Cyclorama, Boston MA