Ola Volo

Ola Volo is a Kazakh Canadian artist,[1] best known as a public muralist.[2] Her style blends aspects of Eastern European folk art with a focus on pattern and narrative to depict fantasy scenes.[3]

Born in Kazakhstan, she moved to Canada with her family at age 10, and studied art at Emily Carr University of Art and Design.[1]

Volo has been commissioned by companies like Hootsuite, Lululemon, and Starbucks[4] and has created numerous works around the Vancouver area where she previously resided.

In 2021, Volo was asked to create mural to bring awareness to the rise of abuse against women due to COVID-19.

  1. ^ a b Smith, Janet (17 August 2016). "Vancouver artist Ola Volo splashes stories upon walls". The Georgia Straight. Archived from the original on 17 July 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  2. ^ Boyce, Maryse (3 June 2019). "Ola Volo : la muraliste qui a changé le visage du Mile End". Voir (in Canadian French). Archived from the original on 17 July 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  3. ^ Mitchell, Grady (21 March 2014). "On Anthropomorphism & The Vague Dreams Of Ola Volo's Childhood". Scout Magazine. Archived from the original on 17 July 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  4. ^ Conner, Shawn (16 February 2017). "Winterruption brings public art, comedy, music and more to Granville Island". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2022.