Maricelle Olivier encapsulates memories and nostalgia through her ceramic works, infusing a unique cross-cultural language from her birthplace of South Africa with the Australian landscape. Vessels adorning vivid, colourful patterns captures the feeling of “home” and enable Maricelle to explore her personal history and maintain a strong connection to her heritage.
Currently based in Canberra, ACT, Maricelle holds a Bachelor and Master of Fine Art in Ceramics from the National Art School, where she completed her studies in 2018. She is represented by Sabbia Gallery in Sydney. Maricelle has exhibited widely across Australia, including at Sydney Contemporary (Australasian Art Fair) and the major exhibition Clay Dynasty at the Powerhouse Museum. Her work has been featured in several prestigious finalist exhibitions, such as the Ravenswood
Australian Women’s Art Prize (2024), the Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize (2024), and the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award (2024). A selection of works has also been acquired into the National Art School Collection and City of Sydney Collection.
In addition to her studio practice, Maricelle is a Ceramic Teacher at the Canberra Potters Society and a regular visiting artist at Ernabella Arts Centre, previously working as the Ceramic Studio Manager from 2019 until 2021.
