Norlan Olivo is a Providence based artist and musician. He graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, earning his BFA in Photography. Norlan has been part of solo and group shows in the New England area including his most recent show “Out West” at AS220 in 2023. An internationally touring musician, Norlan has performed at Coachella, Afropunk, SXSW, and other festivals with his bands What Cheer Brigade, political punk band The Downtown Boys, and as a DJ. Norlan has musical releases on Don Giovani Records, Sister Polygon, AnchorBrain Records, and his projects have been written about in Stereogum, Pitchfork, Fader, Rolling Stone, The Providence Journal, The New Yorker, Spin, VICE and other publications.
Untitled 2023
Pigment Inkjet Print 16″ x 20″
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Artist’s Instagram: @yoonorlan
Part of Growing the NetWorks
This artist was selected by a past NetWorks Rhode Island participant as part of Growing the NetWorks — a 2025 exhibition presented by WaterFire Providence, at the WaterFire Arts Center, celebrating peer-nominated artists from across Rhode Island. Learn more at waterfire.org/growingthenetworks
Highlighting the work of selected artists who have played vital roles in shaping the contemporary visual arts community in Rhode Island. This collection of brief video portraits provides a window into the lives, practices, and cultural contributions of professional artists.
