Olivia Azzopardi

Olivia Azzopardi, known as Olly Inks, is a Cairns-based tattoo artist and master ceramicist with over ten years of experience teaching ceramics. After completing her Diploma of Visual Arts at TAFE Queensland, Olivia developed her expertise in drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and most recently, tattooing. 

Her artistic career has included running a youth Artist-Run Initiative (ARI), serving as an artist-in-residence, and leading workshops on printmaking and wheel-throwing in Cairns. As a master in ceramics, Olivia has dedicated over seven years to teaching the craft, sharing her knowledge and passion with students of all levels. She has also been deeply involved in organizing student exhibitions and community events, further enriching the local arts scene. 

Currently, Olivia works as a tattoo artist at Thaigerink in Holloways Beach, where she applies her artistic skills to create unique, meaningful tattoos. Inspired by the vibrant tropical life of Far North Queensland, her designs reflect the region's flora, fauna, and cultural idiosyncrasies. Known for her dry humour and playful irony, Olivia's work—whether on skin or clay—offers a distinctive blend of beauty, wit, and the duality of the Australian identity.