Delving into the intricacies of world-building in an ethereal, imagined plane - Gaia Ozwyn interrogates ideas of solitude and belonging, the false dichotomies within intermediary spaces. By merging sculptural elements with painterly gestures, Ozwyn fosters dialogue between the concrete and the ephemeral, inviting observers into a realm where the tactile and conceptual converge and where personal narrative can echo universal truths.

 

Raised within the embrace of Afro-Caribbean and British cultures, and through the intersection of art and science, Ozwyns work is a reflection of a quasi-belonging, which invites both intimacy and loneliness as she explores the tensions and harmonies between the contrasting elements of her own identity. In response to prevailing narratives surrounding 'otherness,' Ozwyn advocates for the dismantling of simplistic binaries to gain a more refined and nuanced understanding of identity. 

 

BIOGRAPHY

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Born in 1991 to a Caribbean-British family, Gaia Ozwyn's multifaceted identity deeply informs her work, prompting a nuanced exploration of belonging and 'otherness.' Initially pursuing a career in the sciences, Ozwyn received training as a biomedical scientist and later studied Medicine, dedicating several years to serving as a doctor in the NHS. Ozwyn pivoted to a full time painting practice and has since completed a painting MA at the Royal College of Art, supported by the Sir Frank Bowling Scholarship. She has been selected for the RCA BLK x Yinka Shonibare Foundation residency programme taking place at the G.A.S Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria in March 2025.