Oliver graduated from The Royal Drawing School in 2009 and has since developed a career in the arts, including five solo exhibitions in the UK with work shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award, Lynn Painters-Stainer's Award and the Threadneedle Prize. Originally from Bath, he currently teaches drawing at the Ashmolean and has a studio near Oxford. He has been a member of the Bath Society of Artists since 2007 and exhibits regularly in the area. In 2021 Oliver will have his first solo exhibition in Germany and currently has a painting in the RA Summer Exhibition and ‘Small is Beautiful’ at Flowers Gallery.
Figurative painting and drawing dominate his work, primarily painting his family and friends. Oliver has developed the Hinterglasmalerei technique of reverse oil painting on glass. www.oliverbedeman.com
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Precious Sisters keeps in touch with the supporters and students during the pandemic and school closures
moreThe art show at the Guildhall in Bath provides a window for local artists works and raises funds for both Rotary Charities and the Mayor of Bath's Relief Fund.
moreMembers of Bathavon Rotary Club donate computers to local schools for use by pupils having home learning lessons
moreThe Bathavon Rotary Club newsletter 'Roundabout' provides reports on recent activities and lists upcoming meetings and events.
moreBathavon club member Keith has been to Sri Lanka supporting Tea Leaf Vision in their education initiatives, particularly helping English language teachers
moreThe Challenge is a young entrepreneurs competition run by the Rotary Clubs of Bathavon and Bath. The aim is to introduce the world of business to Year 9 students at Oldfield School who have had no previous experience of Business Studies
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