Olivia Guillot is a recent graduate from the University of Brighton whose work celebrates the expressive possibilities of paint. Her first solo exhibition, Swallowed A Fly, showcases her dynamic and painterly approach, with vibrant colors and an intuitive balance between restraint and spontaneity. Guillot’s paintings capture an intriguing blend of the figurative and the abstract, each piece seemingly in flux yet resolved on canvas, evoking new scenarios from her imagination.

In her work, Guillot demonstrates a passionate love for the materiality of paint and the energy of colour, displaying a visual intelligence that reveals an intuitive design sense. Alongside her paintings, she shares her personal sketchbook—a bold choice that offers viewers an intimate look into her creative process. The sketchbook, a mix of rough ideas, colour studies, and notes, serves as a window into the artist’s journey, illustrating the ruminations, doubts, and discoveries that shape each final work.

As a young painter, Guillot embraces the challenges of the art world with confidence and resilience. Her work reflects a deep commitment to the medium of painting, which she views as both a vehicle for self-discovery and a timeless form of artistic expression. Olivia Guillot is part of a generation of painters keeping the tradition alive with vitality, curiosity, and an unrestrained love for her craft.