Olivia Eshe Holt (b. 1998) is a neurodivergent artist and designer native to the city of Detroit, Michigan. She wedges together symbolism, 3D thinking, and introspection to guide her interdisciplinary art practice. Her artistry spans between traditional handcrafting techniques and technical 3D modeling and visualization. With each project, she ventures inward interpreting her inner world and externalizing intangible concepts into contemporary objects.
Olivia earned her BFA in Product Design with a minor in Craft & Material Studies from the College for Creative Studies. She previously served as a junior designer at Urban Alterscape Inc, collaborating with architects, engineers, and local business owners on commercial real estate projects within Metro Detroit. Olivia’s recent recognitions include a 3rd place award in the FD23 Furniture Design Competition, hosted by Better Block in Dallas, Texas. She has also co-facilitated a design workshop at the KID Museum in Bethesda, Maryland, introducing youth to sculptural practices using recycled materials. Her work has been exhibited at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History as part of the D.Tree Studio: The Past, Present, and Future of Detroit Trees Exhibition. Olivia is currently focused on developing public artworks in the city of Detroit.