Biography

Liz Oliver (b. 1983, Charlotte, NC) is a Los Angeles based textile artist and sculptor. She earned her degree in Art from Appalachian State University in North Carolina; soon after pursued her interest in Costume Design, where she discovered dyeing and painting for the theater. In 2010, she relocated to LA to build a career as a costume textile artist for film and television. Within this world, she spent many days color matching fabrics, breaking down costumes, and applying her surface design knowledge to aid the Costume Designer in telling a visual story. With over 15 years of experience, Oliver is a trusted collaborator of several nationally renowned designers.

Liz has been a long time member of Textile Arts LA, exhibited with California Fibers, and has taught Shibori at Craft Contemporary. In 2025, she debuted her lighting collection Alexandra V at Rhett Baruch Gallery in the two-person show Shell Game; this past spring her Aurora Chandelier was displayed at the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.

Most recently Oliver was selected to participate in the Carolina Herrera for Women in the Arts platform. ‍She designed and fabricated a large-scale, site specific light sculpture for the luxury house’s new flagship in the Miami Design District. Developed in collaboration with interior designer Brandi Howe and Creative Director Wes Gordon, the installation acts as a visual centerpiece connecting high fashion and contemporary sculpture.