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Olivier Jamin, Award Winning Multi Talented Contemporary Artist
Winner of IPSE’s Freelance Project of the Year 2019
Shortlisted for European Diversity Award (EDA) Coca Cola: Hero of the Year 2019
Shortlisted with Christina Wheeler for IPSE’s Collaboration Award 2021
He is available for Interviews and to deliver the Workshops, British Sign Language (BSL) Tours / Deaf Led Tours, Solo/Group Exhibitions, Guest lecture, Digital videos, Lease Arts, Public Arts, Access Consultant, Live Installations, Filming and Photographs. Then please click email to Olivier: hello@ojart.net
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2021 dates
Shortlisted for IPSE’s Collaboration Award 2021
Brilliant news to share!
Christina Wheeler and I have been shortlisted for an IPSE Collaboration Award 2021. This collaboration has proved to be a success with published videos which have been seen by wider communities including D/deaf enabling them to learn about the history of Gloucester.
IPSE is pleased to announce the shortlist for the IPSE Freelancer Awards 2021 today, after receiving an unprecedented number of applications this year.
View the list of fantastic people and projects on this year’s shortlist here – membership.ipse.co.uk/freelancer-awards-2021/
The winners for each category will be announced on 14th October 2021 at the Awards Ceremony, in London.
August to October 2021
Group Exhibition: Silent History, Hive JQ, Birmingham, UK
It’s finally happening! We have been waiting a long time (close on 2 years) to share this exhibition with you.
Silent History explores Birmingham’s relationship with d/Deaf, blind and disabled communities through its industrial history and attitudes in modern workplace environments. Co-curated by Olivier Jamin, Deaf artist and Fae Kilburn, disabled artist.
About Fae Kilburn: LINK
About Olivier Jamin: LINK
Come and see it from the 10th August – 3rd September 2021 at The Hive Gallery (inside the Hive Café and Bakery), Birmingham.
Address: The Hive Café and Bakery, 43-47 Vittoria St, Birmingham B1 3PE.
Update: The exhibition extended until 1st October 2021
Website: Silent History information
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehivejq
September 2021
Olivier’s art donation to Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC)
I am pleased to donate three original hand drawn artwork ‘Thank you NHS and Key Workers’ to BCHC
They will display the artworks on a wall inside three different locations in Birmingham, UK for staff, visitors and clients to view the artwork everyday.
To find out more, visit www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/about-us/our-charity/ or contact the Charity Team at bchc.charity@nhs.net”
BCHC’s article “An ‘Art’felt Thank You” about Olivier donated three artworks on 21st September 2021 at Moseley Hall Hospital – LINK
Olivier explains in BSL with subtitles/voice over and BCHC Chief Executive Richard Kirby and Non Executive-Director Jenny Belza gave thanks : A video LINK (TBA)
View Olivier’s Instagram post about his donation to BCHC: LINK (TBA)
View Olivier explains in BSL and BCHC Chief Executive Richard Kirby and Non Executive-Director Jenny Belza gave thanks : A video LINK (TBA)
- A short video to say thank you – LINK
- Time-lapse drawings of Thank you NHS/Key workers part one – LINK
- Time-lapse drawings of Thank you NHS/Key workers part two – LINK
October 2021
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Nilupa Yasmin: ‘Tera – A Star’ exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Thursday 7th October at 1pm
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of ‘Nilupa Yasmin: Tera – A Star’ exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about the exhibition at the MAC – LINK
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
Manchester Deaf Centre – Stall event
Art stall along with other stallholders on Saturday 16th October 2021 at 11am to 2pm – Manchester Deaf Centre, Crawford House, Booth St E, Manchester M13 9GH
More information coming soon.. TBA
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
November 2021
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
The Butterfly Effect exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Thursday 11th November at 1pm
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of ‘The Butterfly Effect’ exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about the exhibition at the MAC – LINK
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
December 2021
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January 2022
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February 2022
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March 2022
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Past events
2021
September 2021
Live Art Installation event delivered by artist Olivier Jamin : Commissioned by Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham
‘Fabric colouring EcoFest theme’
Join artist Olivier Jamin to take part in this fabric colouring activity.
Please view a link: LINK
Brief activity plan
The participants (you) can use pens to colour in on fabric. You can do this and view the fabric which is on a roll, image to be revealed as coloured.
The activity is open for all ages, backgrounds and disabilities.
Please note there will be filming and photography on the day. Photos and videos will be shared via our social media channels including MAC social media channels.
Event details
Venue: Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
Date: Sunday 19th September 2021
Time: 11am to 4pm
The photography and videos captured will be shown the same day and throughout the days/weeks that follows.
Special thanks to Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham for commissioning this event for all.
Special thanks for Uni-Ball for supplying the POSCA pens for participants to colour the EcoFest Banners.
For more details about the event, please contact hello@ojart.net or contact MAC for information.
August 2021
The Big Feast 2021
The Big Feast is back!
They’ve been busy planning with artists, partners and our Supper Club to make a return to the streets of Stoke-on-Trent City Centre (Hanley) on Friday 27 & Saturday 28 August 2021!
Their annual two-day event is jam packed with circus, dance, theatre, exhibitions and more…loads of tasty, FREE entertainment and fun for all the family!
There’s lots to look forward to…they’ve teamed up with the Sugarmill to celebrate the city’s love of live music in Bangers & Mosh! The Piccadilly Stage is back where you can see poets, choirs, dancers and more. Plus, a raft of first-time artists and companies throughout the weekend.
Update for the festival programme:
Deaf Artist Olivier Jamin will be hosting a deaf-led tour (two hours) around the festival and showing the exhibition, stage, etc. He will be giving a talk in BSL and there will be a BSL Interpreter with Olivier for voice-over and translation.
If you are interested in meeting Olivier, please visit the Town Hall stage at 1pm on Saturday 28th August 2021. It’s a free tour!
For more information, please view their website: LINK
July 2021
Olivier’s art donation to Mary Curie Hospice, Solihull
I am pleased to donate one original hand drawn artwork ‘Mighty Sol’ to St Marys Hospice, Birmingham.
They will display the artwork on a wall inside for staff, visitors and clients to view the artwork everyday.
View Olivier’s Instagram post: LINK
To find out more visit Marie Curie Hospice
Olivier’s art donation to St Mary Hospice, Birmingham
I am pleased to donate one original hand drawn artwork ‘Mighty Sol’ to St Marys Hospice, Birmingham.
They will display the artwork on a wall inside for staff, visitors and clients to view the artwork everyday.
About St Mary’s Hospice
At Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice we provide expert care and support for people living with life-limiting illness and for their families and loved ones. We provide this support at the hospice, in the community and within people’s homes. All of Birmingham St Mary’s services are free of charge to everyone that uses them, including patients, family members, carers and loved ones. We’re there at every step of the journey: helping people live well with their illness through dying, death and bereavement, for as long as we are needed.
View Olivier’s Instagram post: LINK
To find out more visit www.birminghamhospice.org.uk
June 2021
Olivier’s art donation to St Giles Hospice
I am pleased to donate an original hand drawn artwork ‘Untitled’ to St Giles Hospice, Lichfield.
They will display the artwork on a wall inside their family room for staff, visitors and clients to see.
Information about the Hospice:
St Giles Hospice provides care and support for local people, and their families, living with a terminal illness. Care is offered free of charge at the hospice’s centres in Whittington and Sutton Coldfield, as well as in patients’ own homes across the region.
Whilst St Giles receives some funding from the Government, the registered charity relies heavily on donations and income generation from the local community.
View Olivier’s Instagram post: LINK
To find out more visit www.stgileshospice.com
Olivier’s art donation to John Taylor Hospice, Birmingham
I am pleased to donate one original hand drawn artwork ‘Bird’ (Free as a Bird) to John Taylor Hospice in Birmingham.
They will display the artwork on their walls for staff, visitors and clients.
About John Taylor Hospice
John Taylor Hospice provides specialist end of life care for people living with a terminal illness and their families.
View Olivier’s Instagram post: LINK
To find out more visit www.johntaylorhospice.org.uk
2020
December 2020
Olivier’s work: Lost in Translation is displayed as part of Windows of Wonder at Costa, Stoke on Trent (Hanley area)
Appetite and Stoke on Trent City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) commissioned ten artists to transform ten shop windows in the City Centre. Follow the magical illuminated trail through the city, running from Saturday 5 December – Saturday 2 January 2021.
View a link below:
https://www.appetite.org.uk/…/appetite-presents…/
Olivier’s timelapse video via Instagram: LINK
Olivier’s art donation to Acorns Walsall and Acorns Selly Oak in Birmingham
I am pleased to donate two original hand drawn artworks to Acorns. ‘Love’ artwork to Acorns Walsall and ‘Bostin’ artwork to Acorns Selly Oak, Birmingham.
They will display the artworks on their walls for staff, visitors and clients.
View Olivier’s Instagram post: LINK
Find out more about Acorns: www.acorns.org.uk/
June to December 2020
Good news:
a-n Bursaries: Time Space Money to help support those whose livelihoods have been impacted by Coronavirus Covid-19. Time Space Money is an emergency response fund to support artists and arts organisers to enable them to continue their professional practice at this critical time. A-N is working with Arts Council England to distribute the financial support as part of the programme.
They have agreed to provide me with the bursary allowing me time and space to assess my creativity and consider how I will continue to create artwork over the coming months.
Thank you to a-n and Arts council for their support through difficult times.
More information about the a-n website link: a-n.co.uk
Any enquiries, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
November 2020
Olivier’s art donations to Zoe’s Place, Coventry
I’m happy to donate 2 artworks; Birds & Alright Bab to Zoe’s Place, Coventry. They will auction the work online on Monday 23rd November 2020 for 5 days. You can find many artists work including Quentin Blake’s work via Zoe’s Place eBay site. The auction bidding end and thank you for all winners.
If you would like to support or donate to Zoe’s Place. I’m sure this would be a great help to the Zoe’s Place, Coventry.
View Olivier’s Instagram post: LINK
Find out more about Zoe’s Place: www.zoes-place.org.uk/coventry
October 2020
Olivier’s art donation to New York Deaf Theatre, USA
I am pleased to share some information regarding a donation one of my pieces of artwork ‘Tree’ to the New York Deaf Theatre. The artwork will be used for their fundraising to support New York Deaf Theatre’s 40th years anniversary, and help out at this strange time during the current Coronavirus situation to support the Theatre and actors.
If you would like to support or donate. I’m sure this would be a great help to the Deaf Theatre. The gala and fundraising end. Thank you for all winners.
Olivier’s Instagram post: www.instagram.com/p/CGDF2qYHj7B/
New York Deaf Theatre’s website: LINK
New York Deaf Theatre’s gala and auction information: LINK
July to October 2020
Grains Project announce an additional 7 recipients of new programme of Commissions and Bursaries.
The seven projects that are taking place in Birmingham have been supported by @bhamcitycouncil, @aceagrams @tnluk. These commissions and bursaries are focused on how communities and individuals within the city have responded during these challenging times.
Grain Projects are excited to be working with;
@JaskirtBoora – Commission
@AndrewRobertsPhotography – Bursary
@BarnabyKent – Bursary
@Chris_Neophytou – Bursary
@Joanna.Fursman – Bursary
@olivierjaminartist – Bursary
@Yas_Lime_ – Bursary
My photography work ‘Covid Mirror’ will be seen at my Instagram page: olivierjaminartist and Grain Project’s website: grainphotographyhub.co.uk/portfolio-type/olivier-jamin/
‘Supported by GRAIN Projects and Birmingham City Council’
More information about the Grain Photography Hub website: LINK
To view the photography work via Grain Project Instagram page: LINK
To view Olivier’s work via Grain Project website: LINK
July 2020
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham
‘Royal Collection Partnership’ exhibition – – Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update:
As a direct result of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis: Cancelled.
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
May 2020
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Caroline Walker’s exhibition – Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update: Cancelled.
As a direct result of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, MAC has taken the difficult decision to remain closed to the public until 2021.
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
April 2020
BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Maxine Walker’s exhibition – Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update: Cancelled.
As a direct result of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, MAC has taken the difficult decision to remain closed to the public until 2021.
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
March 2020
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham
Jerwood Collection: ‘Cornwall as Crucible’ exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Saturday 14th March at 1pm.
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of Jerwood Collection exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via Barber Institute of Fine Arts website by clicking on the link below:
Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about the exhibition at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts: LINK
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
February 2020
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Arts and Social Change: The Disability Arts Movement exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Saturday 1st February at 1pm.
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of ‘Arts and Social Change: The Disability Arts Movement’ exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about the exhibition at the MAC – LINK
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Influence Project exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Saturday 1st February at 1pm.
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of ‘Influence Project’ exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about the exhibition at the MAC – LINK
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
2019
December 2019
Lightwoods Christmas Fair event
Art stall along with other stallholders on Sunday 1st December 2019 at 11am to 4pm on Adkins Ln, Bearwood, Smethwick, B67 5DP, United Kingdom. (Near Birmingham)
£1 per adult for entry, Under 16’s Free
Please view their Facebook page for more information below:
www.facebook.com/events and www.facebook.com/LightwoodsParkandHouse
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
November 2019
Highbury Hall Christmas Fair event
Art stall along with other stallholders on Saturday 30th November 2019 at 10am to 4pm on 4 Yew Tree Rd, Birmingham, B13 8QG, United Kingdom
£1 admission, or free for children under the age of 12
Please view their page for more information: www.facebook.com/events
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham
Jan de Beer’s Renaissance altarpieces exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Saturday 9th November at 1pm.
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of Jan de Beer’s exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via Barber Institute of Fine Arts website by clicking on the link below:
Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about the exhibition at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts: LINK
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
October 2019
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Jim Holyoak and Matt Shane exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Saturday 12th October at 1pm.
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of Jim Holyoak and Matt Shane exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about the exhibition at the MAC: LINK
Any enquiries about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
September to November 2019
Olivier’s Solo Exhibition, John Lewis, Birmingham, UK
Title – ‘Two Cities: Dialect’
Olivier is pleased to be returning to John Lewis, Birmingham for a unique solo exhibition.
Exhibition duration:
17th September to 24th November 2019.
Map link: Location
Opening and Closing times:
As per John Lewis’ store hours.
Visit Olivier’s artwork displayed inside the Community Hub on the 4th Floor at John Lewis in Birmingham. (Nearest Station is Grand Central Birmingham, aka Birmingham New Street)
Free entry.
If the room is not booked and you can see it is empty, you are welcome to enter to the room.
The artwork exhibited during the three month exhibition will be available to purchase once the exhibition closes. For more details about purchase please contact hello@ojart.net
July 2019
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Ben Venom’s exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Thursday 18th July at 1pm.
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of Ben Venom’s exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about Ben Venom’s exhibition: LINK
Any enquires about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
June to September 2019
Olivier’s Solo Exhibition, John Lewis, Leeds, UK
Title – ‘Two Cities: Dialect’
Olivier is pleased to be returning to John Lewis Leeds, UK for a unique solo exhibition.
Exhibition duration:
8th June to 7th September 2019,
Map link: Location
Opening and Closing times:
As per John Lewis’ store hours.
BSL tours:
Date: Sunday 8th September – All day
BSL Video about Olivier’s exhibition: LINK
Visit Olivier’s artwork displayed inside the Community Hub on the 4th Floor at John Lewis, Leeds.
Free entry.
If the room is not booked and you can see it is empty, you are welcome to enter to the room.
The artwork exhibited during the three month exhibition will be available to purchase once the exhibition closes. For more details about purchase please contact hello@ojart.net
June 2019
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Made at MAC exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Saturday 1st June at 1pm. (A tour end at 2pm)
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of the Made at MAC’s exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information – LINK
More information about Made at MAC exhibition: LINK
Any enquires about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
May 2019
Joint Activity by Olivier Jamin, Artist and Sunny Digital Prints:
T-Shirt Printing workshop at Summer Deaf Festival, Norwich
Any enquires about this event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
April 2019
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Royal Photographic Society: International Photography Exhibition – IPE 161
BSL tours:
Date: Thursday 4th April at 1pm.
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of the Royal Photographic Society’s exhibition, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information
More information about the exhibition at the MAC: LINK
Any enquires about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
February 2019
A BSL tour lead by Olivier Jamin at RBSA (Royal Birmingham Society of Artists)
RBSA and Sense: ‘Making Together’ exhibition
BSL tours:
Date: Wednesday 27th February 2019 at 1pm.
The tour will be free to attend, led by artist Olivier Jamin. He will provide information about the artworks on display in the RBSA’s current exhibition
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place by informing RBSA.
More information about the exhibition at the RBSA: LINK
More information about Sense: LINK
Any enquires about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
A BSL tour lead by Olivier at MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
Matthew Krishanu’s exhibition, The Sun Never Sets
BSL tours:
Date: Thursday 28th February at 1pm.
Join artist Olivier Jamin for a deaf led BSL tour of the the Matthew Krishanu’s exhibition, The Sun Never Sets,, offering an insight into the artworks from a deaf artist’s perspective.
If you are interested in attending, we advise you to book your place via MAC website by clicking on the link below:
MAC Birmingham – BSL tour information
More information about the exhibition at the MAC: Matthew Krishanu
Any enquires about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net
Joint Live Art Installation event delivered by artist Olivier Jamin and Sunny Digital Prints: Commissioned by Victoria Leeds.
‘Fabric colouring Chinese New Year Dragon theme’
Join artist Olivier Jamin and Sunny Digital Prints to take part in this fabric colouring activity.
Brief activity plan
The participants (you) can use pens to colour in on fabric. You can do this and view the fabric which is on a roll, image to be revealed as coloured.
The activity is open for all ages, backgrounds and disabilities.
Please note there will be filming and photography on the day. Photos and videos will be shared via our social media channels including Victoria Leeds social media channels.
Event details
Venue: Victoria Quarter, Leeds
Date: Saturday 2nd February 2019
Time: 9am to 7pm
About our work and services
Olivier’s website: Link
Sunny Digital Prints’ website: Link
The photography and videos captured will be shown the same day and throughout the days/weeks that follow.
• Facebook Timelapse video: Longer version four minutes
• Instagram link: Part one and Part two
• Best nine Insta photos: Link
• Instagram Timelapse video: Shorter version one minute
Special thanks to Victoria Leeds for commissioning this event for all.
Special thanks for Uni-Ball for supplying the POSCA pens for participants to colour the Chinese New Year Dragon Banners.
For more details about the event, please contact hello@ojart.net or contact Victoria Leeds for information.
January 2019
British Deaf Association’s (BDA) Conference and Annual General Meeting
Art stall along with other stallholders on Saturday 26th January 2019 at 9am to 5pm on Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Art stall along with other stallholders.
There are plenty of things to do at the Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham
Please view their website for more information: www.bda.org.uk/mission-reboot-bda-agm-2019/
Map link: Location
Any enquires about my event, then please email to : hello@ojart.net