About Artist Shobhan Oliver
"Byron
Bay is all about experiencing the beaches and the scenic beauty. Byron Bay is inspiring with its natural beauty. It is a place full of funky and artistic people.As
an
Australian visual artist, born into a family of artists, I feel the
need to express myself through painting and drawing, photography and
art installations". 
"Dog's don't eat flowers" charcoal on paper"
click here for info The Studio @ Ewingsdale Art Celebrations and classes 
A place of inspiration and experimentation.
Biography and Artist statement
- 1990 Bachelor in Cultural Studies Amsterdam Netherlands
- 1991-1996 ‘Big Love Time’ textile design and export Indonesia-Europe
- 1994 married under the plum tree in California, USA
- on the move to Australia
- 1995 /1997 - kids !
- 2008 Tafe diploma visual arts, Lismore
- 2002-2009 Exhibitions and Galleries, local in Byron Bay
I was born into a family of artists; most notable was Dutch sculptor Nico Onkenhout.It became important to me in my twenties to explore different media – video animation, all paints, spray paints, mixed media, wood, and collage. During the mid eighties I became involved in the squatting movement in Amsterdam. I joined creative activists looking to improve housing conditions and domestic environments by painting frescoes and murals. Many images from this time can be seen in suburban photographic archives in the libraries and the Register building.
VAN website for Australian artists: www.visualartsnetwork.net.au
Please visit my image galleries on this website.
You are welcome to visit the studio, please email first.
Shobhan Oliver
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
shobhanoliver@gmail.com