"My paintings are a series of explorations in materials and the painting process, utilizing media such as resin, shellac, stains, and mylar, in addition to paint. My work always begins with a basic drawing, then a liberal and non-objective application of base materials."

Olivera's paintings, whether on paper or canvas, evoke vistas of cities or landforms derived as much from design elements as from the interaction of his materials to one another.

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