Oliver Jeffers, Protracted Landscape No. 8

Oliver Jeffers works with a range of media including painting, typography, collage, installation and cartography. His practice is heavily influencd by the culture of his hometown of Belfast, where he grew up. 'My interest in duality, as a continuing theme in my art, is definitely born from the contradictions inherent in being Northern Irish', he says. 'There's also a sense of humour that's particular to Northern Ireland – a darkness that underpins everything, where nothing is sacred and everything can be laughed at'. This humour and curiosity are underlying themes throughout Oliver's practice. While he does seriously explore the ways...