Print Exchange 2023: Olivia O’Connor

Through my practice, I am captivated by the natural landscape and the wildlife that inhabits it. As a woodcarver, my work is a reductive process, by slowly removing material, I let the timber guide me into revealing it’s story and my finished piece. This traditional approach, coupled with my deep love for the natural world, guides my creative journey. My work seeks to unveil the inherent beauty found in the natural world all around us. Using traditional tools and techniques, I strive to create contemporary pieces that celebrate a connection between viewer and the landscape. My hope is to make pieces that people will stop and think, be reminded of a moment from their own life and find their own connection and beauty in nature.