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Olivia O’Connor

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Olivia O'Connor, woodcarver and artist with sculpture art

THIS IS MY STORY

About

I specialise in handmade rocking horses and rocking horse restoration, I am living and working in South Gippsland, Victoria.

I grew up on a farm on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula. It was the perfect environment to develop a love for natural materials, such as wood and leather, and to appreciate the beauty of the countryside.

A love of working with timber led me to I study Furniture Design and Construction at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, for one year before being accepted into the competitive Prop Making course at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney. During this three-year specialised degree, I worked with wood, leather, foam-sculpting, model- and mould-making and puppet making.

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WHAT I DO

My Work

Wood Carving

Sculpture

Prints / Engravings

Rocking Horses

KEEPING UP WITH O’CONNOR

News

I’ll be at the Heide Makers Market the 2nd Saturday of the month September – December!

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Olivia O'Connor Carving Olivia O'Connor Carving is at Cowes Phillip Island.

1 week ago

Olivia O'Connor Carving
Little Frog. Big Climb , is one of my favourite sculptures to date, a piece about resilience and hope, climate catastrophe, hard work and my love of nature. Carved from a single, old piece of Huon Pine, gifted to me by my friend @thepyrographer . Little Frog. Big Climb was a finalist in the Toorak Sculpture Prize and is currently on exhibition as part of ‘Of the Earth’ at the beautiful Berninneit (Phillip Island) until the 23rd of March. #woodcarver #woodcarving #sculpture #berninneit #cowes #phillipisland #frog #art #huonpine ... See MoreSee Less

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Olivia O'Connor Carving Olivia O'Connor Carving is in Victoria.

3 weeks ago

Olivia O'Connor Carving
I’ll be at @losttrades this long weekend in Bendigo…I’ve been doing rocking horse and carving demonstrations at every fair at 2015…swipe through to watch me age 😂Hope to see you there! 🐎 ... See MoreSee Less

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Olivia O'Connor Carving Olivia O'Connor Carving is at Cowes Phillip Island.

3 weeks ago

Olivia O'Connor Carving
Thank you to everyone who has supported, visited, told their friends and sent such kind words about our gorgeous exhibition at Berninneit Gallery (Cowes, Phillip Island)! Open now, until the 23rd of March. I’m feeling especially blessed and grateful to you all as I only have a couple of sculptures (out of 10 on exhibition 😮) that are still available - this little carving gal can’t tell you how much this means to me, thank you 🥰 Of the Earth features artists @thepyrographer @lucehersey @ellenm_taylor and Paul Kolac. Curated by @j.a.s.m.i.n.m.c.n.e.i.l.l @basscoastvenues @visitbasscoast #art #sculpture #berninneit #phillipisland #woodcarving #exhibition #thankyou ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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My progress in printing dogs 🐕1. Dog with heart, late 2022 (??) woodblock print…maybe my second woodblock print ever?!2. Dog, 2023. My first wood engraving! Carved into the end grain of an old red gum fence post 😂 3. Untitled Sleepy Dog, 2024. Wood block print, as a demo for print making classes. 4. Relaxed Boy, 2025. Wood engraving of our dog Terry, in olive wood from my parents farm 🐕💕 *woodblock print = carved into the long grain of timber, using regular carving tools. *wood engraving print = carved into the end grain of timber, using specialty tools that will not work on the long grain. At least I can say I am getting better with practice! #print #printmaking #dog #dogart #Terry #blueheeler #madeingippsland ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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It was such an honour when Brad invited me to share in his culture and ancestry. This carving was designed by Brad, originally as a tattoo for his daughter to celebrate her Māori family and Australian family.To have Brad teach me about the meaning and symbolism, to be able to speak with someone who can explain the story and history that this carving holds for them is truly magical. When Brad and Trudi first saw their completed piece, there were tears all around and I was welcomed into their whānau (family). The way sharing can connect and bond people is something I’ll forever be grateful and never forget. As described by Brad: ‘A representation of us, starting with us, our kids and grandkids and their kids, it shows our strength, where we have come from and where we are going, it is a representation of new and old, past and present, but most importantly our connection to each other, it will give us protection and guide us. It is a taonga that will last generations.’ ... See MoreSee Less

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Workshops

From 1 day classes where you’ll dip your toe into the world of woodcarving, through to 5 day workshops, making something decorative or learning technical skills. Join me in a workshop, let the creativity flow and the fun begin!

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