David Oliveira
David Oliveira
David Oliveira is a Lisbon-based artist who creates stunning wire sculptures. His pieces appear like scrawled pencil sketches but are actually constructed out of metal wire.
He holds a degree in sculpture and postgraduate studies in artistic anatomy. His artwork has been displayed both domestically and abroad.
Early Life and Education
David Oliveira is a Portuguese artist who uses wire to draw in the air, creating stunning wire sculptures of animals that are both transparent and gentle. His work can be best described as an exciting blend of physics and art that yields remarkable results.
David is an enthusiastic art enthusiast and the best part is, he’s never been defeated! A lawyer by profession, David is a partner at Black, Hamilton, Roerig, YANEZ & OLIVEIRA (Brownsville) where his practice includes admiralty, aviation, banking, commercial, corporate, criminal defense, insurance law and international matters. Additionally he belongs to the Cameron County Bar Association as well. As his colleagues say: he’s one of the most laid back people you’ll ever meet!
Professional Career
David Oliveira is a Portuguese artist renowned for creating stunning wire sculptures that resemble freehand drawings come to life. He holds a degree in sculpture from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon, Portugal.
He has worked on a wide range of projects, such as civil engineering ones. His expertise extends to underground mines and complex open pit designs.
David has earned a reputation for recovering millions of dollars in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Other attorneys often enlist his services, knowing he will be well-prepared for trial; persuasive during settlement negotiations; and capable of achieving full and fair value through courtroom proceedings or alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or arbitration.
Achievements and Honors
David Oliveira is a Portuguese sculptor who uses wire to “draw” in the air, creating stunning sculptures that look just like scribbled pencil sketches. Since 2005, his work has been displayed both nationally and internationally at fairs such as ARCO, Just Mad, SWAB Barcelona and Arco Madrid.
He is the recipient of numerous technical honors, including the Coffey Medal Award for Technical Excellence in Consulting – a global recognition within consulting.
He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Australia with over two decades of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering. His passion lies in innovation and intelligent risk taking when it comes to ground engineering, with an aim for providing clients with top-notch service and quality engineering solutions.
Personal Life
David Oliveira is a talented Portuguese sculptor who uses wire to craft stunning three-dimensional animal sculptures. From a distance, his works appear like scrawled ink drawings; up close however, they appear to float in midair.
His wire sculptures evoke classical lifedrawing poses with an air of poise and intricate detail that would not be expected from something so two-dimensional and rigid as metal wire.
Born in 1980 in Lisbon, Oliveira holds a degree in sculpture and has been working with wire since 2005. His artworks have been featured throughout Portugal, Brazil and Turkey; some can even be found at MNAC – Museu do Chiado de Lisboa.
Net Worth
David Oliveira’s net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million as of 2022, the majority of his wealth coming from his accomplishments within the UFC octagon.
He holds multiple UFC records, such as the most submission victories and finishes in organization history. Furthermore, he is ranked first in the lightweight division and seventh among men’s pound-for-pound rankings as of December 1, 2022.
He is the founder of CB Institute, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower poor children and young people through mentorship programs and free MMA/Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction. Their mission is to enable these individuals to live more meaningful lives free from drugs and violence.