Oliver Fontany is a neurodivergent artist living and working in Sydney, Australia. His practice spans drawing, painting, collage, installation, textiles and animation, with pen and ink remaining central to his visual language.

Fontany is known for his bold, linear style, using a heavy hand to create expressive lines across his drawings and paintings. His work often moves between expansive landscapes and deeply personal, autobiographical subjects, drawing on family, friendships, daily rituals and places of personal significance. In contrast to the rigidity of his linework, Fontany applies colour in a more free-flowing and instinctive way, often using vibrant tones against darker outlines.

Photography is frequently used as a point of reference in Fontany’s practice, allowing him to return to particular people, places and memories through his art. His work is informed by the details that remain with him, from familiar television rituals to the sights, sounds and atmosphere of places he has visited.

Over time, Fontany has continued to expand both his materials and approach, developing works across a range of mediums while maintaining a strong and recognisable visual language.

Fontany has exhibited in numerous group exhibitions and art prizes across New South Wales and has presented one solo exhibition. His work is held in private collections across Australia, and he is a member of Little Umbrella Collective.

In 2021, Fontany received the Macability Award at the Fisher’s Ghost Art Prize and the People’s Choice Award at the Calleen Art Award. In 2023, he was awarded the Preparator’s Residency Award as part of the Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award.