The Bio:
Oliverio is an artist from Veracruz, Mexico who grew up surrounded by his grandmother's collection of munequitos- small clay figures- from various parts of mexico. From these innocent beginnings he developed a uniquely philosophical style that intertwines absurd ironies with scenes both familiar and fantastic. He employs clay, wire, paper-mache and found objects in his work. He is always creating and re-creating his work, but the influences remain the same...

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LINKS:

Abreu Art

An Offering for the Day of the Dead

Arte Mestizo

Self Help Graphics

Agora Gallery, Soho, New York

Mexico Connect

Exhibitions:
This is just a patial list!
Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach
Bowers Museum Gallery Store, Santa Ana
Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles
Artscape, Long Beach
Folk Tree, Pasadena
Long Beach Arts, Long Beach

Untitled. 2x3.5 inch. $40.00 Sold

Medium: All art on this page are made from Polymer Clay and finished with Acrylic and gloss varnish. Every piece is ONE OF A KIND! Oliverio never makes two pieces that are the same.