Olivia Cotovich is a young emerging artist and oil painter based in Port Macquarie, leaning into her passion for contemporary still life and realism. Olivia’s work is inspired by the beauty of everyday objects and the narratives they can hold when framed with intention.
Each piece begins long before the canvas—with an idea that grows through sketching compositions, arranging a scene, photographing and editing it to create the perfect reference photo. She loves exploring how colour, light, and detail can transform something familiar into something meaningful, allowing the painting to speak beyond the subject itself.
Alongside developing her own practice, Olivia also take on commissions, working closely with clients to create personalised works that capture their stories.
Olivia has recently been recognised as an early career artist and has been selected for Shared Practice — an 18-month mentorship program — run by Arts Mid North Coast and funded by Creative Australia, alongside 9 other artists across the region.
She recently had her debut solo show Pay To Play at The Laneway Gallery in Coffs Harbour from 3rd-17th October 2026. The collection featured 20 oil paintings inspired by claw machines seen in her recent trip to Japan.