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miserychildren.com
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Sugary treats, dichotomous dreamlands, the cute and the corrupted, all find their way into the brief calm before the rebellion that feature Kathie Olivas's series of characters known as the misery children.
The cast is inspired by early American portraiture that often depicted children as small adults in an idealized new land. The series focuses on imperfect characters that parallel this vision within their own sense of post-apocalyptic conformity, uniquely documenting their own stories in a mysterious brave new world. As children, they evoke a sense of temporality; childhood serves as a starting ground, a place where things begin. At the same time, children personify 'cuteness' as more of a representation of projected innocence. The comfort in this ideology comes into question when these sweet creatures have other ideas. Confronted with how to protect themselves, just how would they be able to adapt if they chose to be independent? Once isolated in to a war torn environment, they are forced to develop their own defense mechanisms.
The series focuses on the ambiguity and fleeting moments surrounding the uprising. The unapologetic anti-heroes guide us through the mysterious lands questionably untouched by human destruction. A minimalist haze fogs what could be the illusion of this dreamland or what could possibly be the reality of destruction and decay, and the now silent moments after complete and utter annihilation. Through these ever evolving portraits, our gentle guides take time out to document their evolving status and sophistication. The characters are meant to evoke a nostalgic reaction that reflects isolation, fear, and an uncertainty; yet, at the same time they serve as empowered alter egos. Their mutated limbs, empowered sidekicks, or improvised armor present a satirical look at how fear affects our sense of reality.
Kathie Olivas is a multi-media artist who resides in Tampa, FL and Albuquerque, NM. At 32, she has been featured in numerous galleries across the globe and is represented in the permanent collection at the Tampa Museum of Art. She received her bachelor's degree in visual arts from the University of South Florida and has been exhibiting her work since 1996. She recently published a book of her artwork with Murphy Design and released limited edition vinyl art toys with MINDstyle and Kidrobot.
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No artwork available for sale from this artist at the current time.
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Past work available at Rivet: |
Toxico
Artist:
Brandt Peters
, Kathie Olivas
Medium:
oil on cradled panel
Size:
18.00in Wide x 24.00in High
Original art for Rivet's 10/10 group exhibition...
Inquire with artist for pricing / availability.
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Hazel
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
oils on canvas
Size:
18.00in Wide x 36.00in High
Original art from the Noxious Fumes 10/2008 opening...
Sold
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The Impersonator
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
custom labbit, oils, epoxy resin
Size:
10.00in Wide
Original art from the 05/2008 exhibition, "Down The Bunny Hole"...
Inquire with artist for pricing / availability.
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Scavengers series 1 case
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
Size:
3.00in High
Scavengers series 1 blind box by Kathie Olivas...
$179.85
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Ghost & Martyrs - Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters
Artist:
Brandt Peters
, Kathie Olivas
Medium:
hardcover, 221 pages
Size:
7.50in Wide x 9.00in High
Ghosts & Martyrs (or Martyrs & Ghosts), a collector's edition covering the work of Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters...
$40.00
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Scavengers series 2 case
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
vinyl
Size:
3.00in High
Scavengers series 2 blind box by Kathie Olivas...
$179.85
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Enticement
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
Epson archival inks on watercolor paper, signed and numbered
Size:
15.80in Wide x 13.00in High
Edition:
20
"Enticement" by Kathie Olivas, epson archival ink on watercolor paper, signed and numbered, image size 13...
$75.00
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Creep
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
epson archival ink on epson radiant white watercolor paper, signed and numbered
Size:
16.50in Wide x 13.00in High
Edition:
20
"Creep" by Kathie Olivas, epson archival ink on epson radiant white watercolor paper, signed and numbered, image size 10x14...
$75.00
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Fallen Series: Nocturne
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
Epson archival ink on watercolor paper, signed and numbered
Size:
13.00in Wide x 19.00in High
Edition:
20
"Fallen Series: Nocturne" by Kathie Olivas, epson archival ink on watercolor paper, signed and numbered, image size 13x19...
$75.00
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Midnight
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
epson archival ink on epson radiant white watercolor paper, signed and numbered
Size:
13.00in Wide x 19.00in High
Edition:
20
"Midnight" by Kathie Olivas, epson archival ink on epson radiant white watercolor paper, signed and numbered, image size 10x15...
$75.00
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Blanca
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
epson archival ink on moab entrada natural watercolor paper, signed and numbered
Size:
17.00in Wide x 22.00in High
Edition:
25
"Blanca" by Kathie Olivas, epson archival ink on moab entrada natural watercolor paper, signed and numbered, image size 14x19...
$150.00
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Feline
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
Epson archival ink on moab entrada natural watercolor paper, signed and numbered
Size:
17.00in Wide x 22.00in High
Edition:
25
"Feline" by Kathie Olivas, epson archival ink on moab entrada natural watercolor paper, signed and numbered, image size 14x19...
$150.00
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Restraint
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
Epson archival ink on fine line velvet art natural paper, signed and numbered
Size:
17.00in Wide x 22.00in High
Edition:
20
"Restraint" by Kathie Olivas, epson archival ink on fine line velvet art natural paper, signed and numbered, image size 14x19...
$150.00
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Faithful
Artist:
Brandt Peters
, Kathie Olivas
Medium:
giclee on watercolor paper, signed and numbered
Size:
17.00in Wide x 22.00in High
Edition:
20
"Faithful" by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters...
$150.00
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Hysteria
Artist:
Brandt Peters
, Kathie Olivas
Medium:
giclee on paper, signed and numbered
Size:
17.00in Wide x 17.00in High
Edition:
25
"Hysteria" by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters, giclee on paper, signed and numbered, image size 14x14...
$75.00
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The Desecrationists
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
Epson archival ink on fine line velvet art natural paper, signed and numbered
Size:
15.00in Wide x 22.00in High
Edition:
25
"The Desecrationists" by Kathie Olivas, epson archival ink on fine line velvet art natural paper, signed and numbered, image size 12x18...
$150.00
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Hazel Study
Artist:
Kathie Olivas
Medium:
Epson archival inks on epson radiant white watercolor paper
Size:
12.00in Wide x 19.00in High
Edition:
20
"Hazel Study" by Kathie Olivas...
$75.00
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Big Sal glitter smoke edition
Artist:
Brandt Peters
, Kathie Olivas
Medium:
vinyl
Size:
4.00in High
The newest edition of Big Sal, created by Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters and produced by Super 7...
$30.00
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Big Sal purple edition
Artist:
Brandt Peters
, Kathie Olivas
Medium:
vinyl
Size:
4.00in High
San Diego Comic Con 2010 exclusive Big Sal...
$30.00
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Monster Family Pack #3
Artist:
Brandt Peters
, Kathie Olivas
Medium:
vinyl
Size:
4.00in High
San Diego Comic Con 2010 Exclusive Monster Pack #3 by Super 7 featuring figures by Big Sal, Garuru and Steven the Bat...
$65.00
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Big Sal - Clear Green
Artist:
Brandt Peters
, Kathie Olivas
Medium:
vinyl
Size:
4.00in High
Once again on the loose from the space-asylum, Big Sal is determined to blend into the party while plotting the next move, even if that means having a few green beverages along the way...
$30.00
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