Lina Ocolisan is a Sydney based artist who delves into the human experience through her ceramic sculptures and vessels. Driven by social and cultural commentary, her works are a narrative for contemporary issues.
Lina’s multicultural background and formative years, being raised in Arnhem Land, have shaped her unique cultural perspective, enhancing her love of travel.
After a successful career in finance, Lina was introduced to the world of ceramics, where her curiosity and passion for learning flourished. The tactile, meditative process of working with clay resonated deeply with her, providing a medium through which she could express her rich and varied life experiences.
Loving a challenge, Lina was attracted to the endless potential of slip casting. Experimenting with unorthodox methods, she dismembers and reassembles plaster moulds to create unique and bespoke forms.
CV
2024 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Ceramics): Tafe Northern Beaches, NSW - Keanes Graduating Student Award
2022 - Diploma of Ceramics: Tafe Northern Beaches, NSW
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 - Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence: Finalist: Metcalfe Gallery Brisbane Institute of Art, Ceramic Arts Queensland
2025 - Omnia Art Prize: Finalist: St Kevin’s College Toorak, Victoria
2025 - TAFE NSW Graduates: The Muse Gallery Ultimo, TAFE NSW
2024 - Beneath the Surface: Barometer Gallery Paddington, NSW
2024 - Formed : Tafe Northern Beaches, NSW
2023 - Growth: Tafe Northern Beaches, NSW
2022 - Emergence: Tafe Northern Beaches, NSW
MEMBERSHIPS
The Australian Ceramics Association (TACA)
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)