Duda Oliva

A Latin American Illustrator from Brazil, Duda Oliva is deeply inspired by magical realism and the visual imagery from South and Central America.

His work emphasizes contemporary themes - like nature, climate, racial and social issues - through emotional and often fantastical pieces, working mainly on traditional techniques like gouache, soft pastels, charcoal and colour pencils on creating visual narratives and stories that hope to empower, comfort and surprise people.

He loves literature, ecology, folklore, science and art history, and when not painting he’s usually found in museums, parks or hanging out and drawing with his friends.

Duda is represented by Susan Penny — for any enquiries please get in touch