Ola Volo (BFA, Emily Carr University) Talk

Bachelor of Design
Written By Carol Aitken

IDEA School of Design students were lucky to be invited to see the incredibly talented Ola Volo talk about her work. Many thanks to CAPIC for putting on this inspiring event.

Ola Volo

Ola Volo

Ola Volo (BFA, Emily Carr University) is a Canadian illustrator from Kazakhstan with a distinctive style drawn from history, multiculturalism and folklore. Her intricate works bring animals, people, architecture and nature together to articulate diverse stories rich with symbolism and elaborate forms. Ola creates winding narratives that lovingly acknowledge the subtleties of human nature while celebrating the little surprises of everyday life. Her work is widely recognized for its inventiveness and imaginative gesture; every character is full of spirited personality and inhabits a dynamic environment. Her work also lends itself often to the public realm with several of her murals helping to shape and beautify outdoor spaces in Vancouver. As well as creating commissions for a wide range of international clients including HootSuite, Vancouver Opera, LuluLemon and ENI, Volo also finds time to do her own gallery artwork and book projects.

The Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) is the professional organization created for Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs).

Carol Aitken

Carol is Chair of the IDEA School of Design, and co-coordinator of the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication. She holds a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and a Masters in Publishing.

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