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About Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers is an artist, designer, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland.
From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.
His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.
HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.
Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.
Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London based Studio AKA, screening on Christmas Eve 2008 on Channel 4 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.
In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".
Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers
From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.
His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.
HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.
Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.
In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.
Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London based Studio AKA, screening on Christmas Eve 2008 on Channel 4 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.
In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".
Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers
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Blog postI made this piece over the weekend knowing it wouldn’t be long before it was relevant to post.
The gun control debate isn’t really about gun control anymore. It’s about identity.
Those who identify as gun owners feel their identity is threatened when the issue of gun control is raised- that we shouldn’t discuss policy change when emotions are high. But if the barrel from one shooting has barely cooled before there is another, this ‘unemotional’ window does not exist.
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Blog postExcited to launch this brand new art poster staring all of your favorite crayons 🖍 to see more follow @oliverjeffersstuff - an account we’ve started to post behind the scenes content and exclusive promotions for everything #OJStuff.
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Blog postI am delighted to announce that I HAVE A NEW BOOK COMING OUT THIS NOVEMBER!
It’s been over a year and a half in the making and is based on the things I began saying to our newborn son the moment we took him home from the hospital as I gave him a quick tour of our apartment.
It started off as a book about the realization that new life is a blank slate (trying to explain what a door is, and what a kitchen is for), and the strangeness of being a new parent. But as the book unfolded,4 years ago Read more -
Blog postLove it when you look in a drawer you haven’t opened in a while and discover an old drawing you completely forgot existed.
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Blog postBefore My Time
Oil on canvas
2011
based on a photograph I found of a man, cropped at the head, holding a child’s hand. The photo was creased over the kid, and all the details of were lost. In my painting, I replaced the unknown boy with a portrait of myself, based on a photograph of taken of me at age 5.
The rough idea was that today was created by the hands of people yesterday, including the hands of the man in this found image. From his point of view, I am in the4 years ago Read more -
Blog postView this post on Instagram A post shared by Oliver Jeffers (@oliverjeffers)
We are sending out a fresh batch of 💌 to congress to celebrate the new @nytimes article featuring @loveletteramerica 📮- congratulations @erinallweiss! 🥂 (link in bio)
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Discovered this old flipbook while cleaning the studio today. Made with @studioaka during the character development of the boy for #lostandfound.
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Blog post@samwinston_ and I are thrilled to be launching a very special, limited edition, letterpress art print celebrating #AChildOfBooks. We hope it is enjoyed by fellow book lovers around the world. 📚
For more info and photos check the link in bio.
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On World Book Day, let’s all remember imagination is free. Keep reading everyone. #worldbookday #achildofbooks
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Blog postDespite all our differences, you’re still alright!
Today, on #ValentinesDay, I’m helping launch @loveletteramerica where a series of postcards from a growing list of artists can be downloaded. You’ll be able to print out your favorite and write to your representative (or US embassy if you are overseas) reminding them what you love about the USA and the values these representatives should uphold.
#loveletteramerica 💌
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Blog postI am delighted to announce that I will be launching my very first line of apparel, collectibles and wares into the world in one week. For the past six months, I have been collaborating with a small network of friends to craft objects that extend the story book world of #OnceUponAnAlphabet in to the homes and arms of people across the world. We have worked to make products that are covetable - not disposable- with a commitment towards ethical manufacturing. We have had fun making these things.4 years ago Read more
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Blog postNew Dip Print being released in one week.
More info soon…
#dippedpaintings #dippedprints
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Blog postIt’s important to remember..
NOTHING IS FOREVER CONSTANT
Oil on canvas, 2012
This is painted from an old black and white photograph my friend @digbyandiona found of a cockfight in Thailand.
I felt immediately compelled to paint it but make the birds full colour, as for a fleeting second, they are the most alive thing in the scene.
When backed into a corner, it is animal instinct to fight for survival.
Perhaps this is what we have just witnessed.
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Blog postThose of you who are eligible to vote in this election, ask yourself, which version of the USA resonates with you?
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Blog postThanks to everyone who came along to tonight’s performance.
Dipped Painting No.13
#dippedpaintings (at Mana Contemporary Chicago)
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Books By Oliver Jeffers
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
Nov 14, 2017
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Once There Was a Boy... Boxed Set
Oct 30, 2014
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What We'll Build: Plans For Our Together Future
Oct 6, 2020
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