Meet Olivia Jane | Visual artist, writer, traveler

We had the good fortune of connecting with Olivia Jane and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Olivia, how does your business help the community?
My art is deeply connected to a broader mission of societal and personal liberation. At its core, I believe art can be a powerful tool for reclaiming and reshaping narratives—especially those that have been suppressed or distorted over time. Through my work, I aim to challenge cultural taboos around the feminine form and the natural world, promoting a more empowered and authentic expression of our bodies and our identities. By focusing on themes like therianthropy, sensuality without sexualization, and the cycles of life and death, I’m creating space for conversations that need to happen. These are conversations about body autonomy, the reclamation of feminine power, and a return to reverence for life’s mysteries—issues that have been buried under centuries of patriarchal structures.

On a more practical level, I’ve always made it a priority to connect with diverse communities through my work. Running an online shop and having an online presence has allowed me to build a global audience, making my art accessible to people around the world who share similar values and passions. The expeditions I’ve taken, particularly my mural projects in India and Ethiopia, have been another way to engage directly with communities. Murals—such as those at the Maharishi Mahesh Ashram also known as the “Beatles Ashram” near Rishikesh—serve as public art that invites reflection, inspires creativity, and offers a visual space for healing and transformation. When I create art in public spaces, it becomes a part of the landscape and a tool for collective engagement, helping people reconnect with something larger than themselves.

But beyond just the visuals, I also see my work as a call for change. Every time I paint a woman in all her power and complexity, every time I use animal skulls and symbols from the natural world, I’m reminding people of the sacredness of life, of death, and the interconnection of all things. In a world that often feels disconnected from the cycles of nature and the wisdom of our ancestors, I hope my work offers a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect to honoring what is real and important. This is my small contribution to fostering a more compassionate, awakened world.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My art is a reclamation of the feminine, of nature, and of the sacredness of life’s cycles. I mainly paint women, often nude, incorporating animal skulls and archetypal imagery that calls back to the distant past, such as therianthropic figures, ancient goddess worship, and the life-death-rebirth cycles found in prehistoric art. At the same time, I push these motifs through a contemporary lens, reflecting on how these primal themes are still so relevant today. My work isn’t just about looking back—it’s about bridging that ancient wisdom with the complexities of our modern world, where we continue to grapple with questions of identity, power, and the natural world.I believe that when we de-censor the female body and its natural forms, we begin to reclaim our agency and autonomy over how we are seen and treated in the world.

One of the things I’m most excited about in my art is how it engages with contemporary taboos, particularly around the representation of women, death, and the cycles of life. These aren’t just aesthetic choices—they are deeply philosophical and personal. I draw from ancient goddess cultures, like the worship of vulvas in Paleolithic times, and the erasure of those traditions throughout history, from the burning of witches to the ongoing marginalization of the feminine in both art and society. I want my work to ask questions, to challenge norms, and to spark dialogue. It’s not just about what you see on the canvas—it’s about what happens when people look at that image and feel something stir inside of them.

Getting to where I am today has been a journey, and it certainly hasn’t been easy. For much of my life, I wasn’t encouraged to pursue art. In fact, I had a professor in college tell me not to bother with painting, and for years, I struggled with self-doubt and rejection. But I never gave up. I’ve learned that being an artist means not just facing rejection, but using it as fuel to push harder, create more, and stay true to my vision. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that there’s no one path to success in this field. Everyone’s journey is different, and the most important thing is to keep showing up. I’ve also learned recently how important it is to protect ones inspiration at all cost – even if this means having other means of income, sometimes taking a break is the best thing, letting inspiration come and go in its natural cycles.

Since I made the decision to pursue art full-time in 2017, I’ve worn many hats—running my own online shop, building a global audience, and taking on mural projects around the world. That journey—especially the time I spent traveling and painting murals—taught me how to trust my instincts and to take my art beyond the confines of a studio. It taught me to be resourceful, adaptable, and to see art as a way to connect with communities.

My work has grown alongside me, and it continues to evolve. I’m most proud of the fact that I’ve built a career around my passion, that I’ve remained independent and true to my voice, even when it was difficult. I want the world to know that my art isn’t just about the images I create—it’s about what those images inspire in others. It’s about creating space for people to reclaim their bodies, their power, and their place in the world. I want to remind people that art is a form of resistance, a way to confront the world’s darkness and find beauty, truth, and hope. And if that sparks something in even one person, then my work is fulfilling its purpose.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love Wi Spa, and truly enjoy taking people there, then I would probably go for dinner in little Ethiopia because I’m obsessed with Ethiopian cuisine. I also love thrift shopping and going to see art shows around town. Corey Helford is one of my favorite galleries in LA.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My shoutout goes to Jack Shure, an incredible oil painter and friend who was my first painting mentor. Thanks to Jack’s lessons and kindness, I was able to unlock a new level of creativity which has paved the way for my art to bloom.

Website: https://www.oliviajaneart.com

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