Faculty of Art
Experimental Animation
Meet the Artist
Olivia
Wilyman
Illustration, Animation
“How does the mind change as one grows out of their childhood? Through storytelling, watercolour painting and stop-motion, I attempt to answer this question in my thesis film "Freshwater". This narrative outlines the way in which, with age, individuals gain a sense of self, but lose the ability to perceive themselves through unfettered eyes.”
Olivia Wilyman is an illustrator and animator who combines illustration, stop-motion and mixed media techniques in her work. Pulling from personal experience, she often depicts the simple, quiet moments of life with fantastical themes and imagery. Most recently, her film Fleur was awarded Best Stop Motion Film and Best Stop Motion Puppet at OCAD University's Mid-Way Animation Fair. Olivia takes pride in her dedication to both illustration and animation, having studied both subjects during her time at OCAD. Graduating with a Bachelor of Design and Experimental Animation minor this June.
OCAD U - Faculty of Art
Expanded Animation
Minor In progress, 2025
Illustration Animation Stop Motion Adobe Premiere Pro Dragonframe
2025, EXAN Year-End Screening
Carlton Cinema, Toronto
2025, Midway Animation Fair
OCAD U, Toronto
2023, DemocracyXChange Summit
Toronto Metropolitan University
2025, Best Stop Motion Puppet
OCADU Midway Fair
2025, Best Stop Motion Animation
OCADU Midway Fair
Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2024/2025!