Olivier A. Ganthier
Haitian Pop artist illustrator and designer
I am Olivier Arsene Ganthier (born 1992), known as OliGa, i'm an Haitian Pop artist illustrator and designer. My figurative work includes portraits, afro pop characters and motifs, inspired by his afro haitian culture, tropical and urban life. Spreading Happiness, peace, love and success. Most of my characters are his own creations while others are mixed versions of existing pop culture icons. My works are made from various mediums including Spraypaint, Digital art (painting), graphics, Acrylic paint, Markers... i've started Art in my Dad studio since early age, and later at the ENARTS in Haiti. to follow with workshops in Haiti and abroad. I have collaborate and work with companies including Lyft, Macmillan, Unilever (Culture Repulick) ... and painted an Art car for Mazda in Auto Expo Haiti. My work has been exhibited in galleries, fairs, held in the permanent collection of the US Embassy in Haiti. I Have made made custom artworks for individuals celebrities including Colombian reaggeaton singer J Balvin, Afro singer Mr Eazi Tennis Player Naomi Osaka, comedian Rachid Badouri. In the social, i have launched in Haiti #tireartchallenge, an art alternative to violent protest and tire burning. I have co launched the first Haitian Street art and Graffiti Festival ""Festi Graffiti"", following with Graffti and stencil class at le centre d'art . i had been part of Street art residence in California. Between Haiti in miami, he continues work on various mediums. www.oligaart.com"