Anastasia Olarou
(1992)
Mixed media - skin on bones
Hello!
My drive is to keep my practice evolving. I believe in making work that stays curious and doesn't compromise on technical soundness. I chose to train in prop making at the University of Hertfordshire rather than pursuing a Fine Art degree to get my hands on the illusion techniques employed in the film industry. I believe in possibilities beyond the flat canvas. Paint for sculpting, clay for painting.
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I am still developing my direction. Over the last year I have settled into a fascination with nature, its patterns and powers, finding wonder in fleeting moments and beauty in the unrefined. I question my place in the world and human connection to this universe and my art is my voice in this.
I enjoy sharing what I know so far. Contact me if you'd like some creative input in a project, for commissions or collaborations. Or, if you are curious about all this painting and sculpting business look no further:
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For adult oil painting classes visit:
Art Classes in Hertford | Book an art class with us - courtyardarts.org.uk
For one to one tuition or for a range of live demos and workshops email me or use the contact form to get in touch.
Exhibitions
2026 RBA Annual Exhibition ¦ Mall Galleries ¦ London ¦ 26th Feb - 7th March
Awarded "The John Lynn Commemorative Award For a Young Artist"
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2025 HAS Member's Show ¦ Cowbridge Halls ¦ Hertford ¦ 31st Oct - 2nd Nov
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2025 Wilderlust ¦ Courtyard Arts Gallery ¦ Hertford ¦ 8th - 26th July
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2025 HAS Open ¦ Cowbridge Halls ¦ Hertford ¦ 3rd - 10th May
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2025 Courtyard Arts Open ¦ Courtyard Arts Gallery ¦ Hertford ¦ 5th Apr - 3rd May
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"Narcissus" commended submission
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2025 Hertford Art Trail ¦ Hertford Library ¦
Hertford ¦ 5th - 26th April
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2025 Harlow Open ¦ Gibberd Gallery ¦ Harlow ¦ 15th Feb -19th Apr ​
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2024 Courtyard Arts Members Show ¦ Courtyard Arts Gallery ¦ Hertford ¦
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2024 Hertford art trail ¦ Dead Swanky ¦ Hertford
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2023 Courtyard Arts Open ¦ Courtyard Arts Gallery ¦ Hertford ¦ 8th Apr - 29th Apr
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2023 Hertford art trail ¦ Dead Swanky ¦ Hertford
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2022 Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year ¦ Sky Arts ¦ Battersea Arts Centre
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Shortlisted in episode 4 with painting picked by sitter Yolanda Brown
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2019 Prism Collective ¦ Old Fire Station Gallery ¦ Henley on Thames ¦ 22nd - 31st Aug
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2018 APO dances ¦ University of Reading, Great Hall ¦ Reading ¦ 20th Oct
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2018 Dimensions ¦ Cornforth Studios ¦ Newbury ¦ 2nd - 13th Nov
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2016 Goat collection on display at 508 Kings Road Gallery ¦ London ¦ Sep- Nov
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2016 Intersection ¦ Gabriel Fine Art ¦ Limeharbour ¦ London ¦ 9th Oct - 1st Sept
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2016 Parallax Art Fair ¦ Chelsea Town Hall ¦ London ¦ 23rd - 24th July
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