Oli Fowler

Bio

Oli Fowler is a London-based printmaker whose work explores the playful tension between vintage aesthetics and contemporary digital distortion. Drawing on retro typography, bold graphics and familiar cultural imagery, he reimagines these elements through vivid spot colours, rainbow gradients and glitch-like interventions that interrupt and energise the surface.

Working across screen printing, collage, illustration and graphic design, Oli also experiments with printing onto oxidised copper — a process that adds a sculptural, tactile dimension to his practice. His work is represented by several contemporary galleries, including Print Club London, They Made This, PaxtonGlew in Brighton, Well Hung Gallery in Hoxton, Neighbourhood Store in Shoreham-by-Sea, and Images in Frames.

Across his practice, Oli transforms the nostalgic into something newly unexpected, offering a fresh, dynamic take on the possibilities of modern printmaking.

Statement

My work as an artist and printmaker explores the dynamic relationship between nostalgia and contemporary digital disruption. Drawn to the aesthetic of retro imagery and typography from past eras, I infuse these familiar forms with the unexpected through the application of digital glitches and distortions, often resulting in a subtly dystopian yet visually arresting landscape.

My screen-printed editions, which span collage, typography, illustration, and graphic design, are often characterised by bold statements, vibrant spot colours, and distinctive rainbow effects applied to retro fonts. Beyond traditional printmaking, I explore the unique process of screen printing onto oxidised copper, a technique that sets my sculptural work apart. Across these diverse approaches, a consistent thread emerges: a fascination with juxtaposing the old and the new, the pristine and the corrupted, ultimately aiming to create visually compelling pieces that invite viewers to reconsider familiar aesthetics through a contemporary lens, hoping to evoke a sense of surprise and recognition of the diverse possibilities within printmaking and beyond.

Artworks by Oli Fowler

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