Omar Viglino (b. 1988, Turin, Italy) is a visual artist based in Sydney, working across painting, sculpture, and light installation.

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He studied under artist and goldsmith Umberto Fracassi, and later with Luigi Stoisa, an established sculptor and painter. These early experiences shaped his foundation in traditional techniques, materials, and artistic discipline.

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In 2012, Omar relocated to Australia, where his practice developed in two main directions:

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• Backlit painting on glass, where surface and structure interact through controlled lighting

• Large-scale sculpture, using stainless steel and industrial materials in tension with natural forms and gravity

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Since 2024, he has been mentored by Australian sculptor Hugh McLachlan, known for his highly polished stainless steel works focusing on light and reflection. He is also currently mentored by, and collaborating with, Australian sculptor Stephen Glassborow, a specialist in bronze figurative sculpture and modelling, whose work is influenced by classical and Art Deco styles.

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His work explores structure, perception, and the visible effects of time and process.

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Recent Work and Exhibitions

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Omar has exhibited his work in solo and group shows across Italy and Australia. Selected highlights include:

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• Woolloomooloo Sculpture Exhibition – Collective Exhibition, November 2024, Artpark

• Shellcove Sculpture Exhibition – Collective Exhibition, September 2024, Artpark

• Walsh Bay Sculpture Trail – Collective Exhibition, June 2024, Artpark

• DESERT EQUINOX (Finalist) – Art Competition, November 2021, Broken Hill Art Exchange

• RELIEF – Collective Exhibition, February 2020, SOHO Galleries

• INTO THE LIGHT (Finalist) – Art Competition, November 2021, Whitewall Art Projects Gallery

• 25th ANNIVERSARY SOHO Galleries – Collective Exhibition, March 2020, SOHO Galleries

• FIFTY SQUARED – Art Competition, January 2020, Brunswick Street Gallery

• ARTZ-OLOGY (Winner) – Art Competition, November 2019, The William Inglis Hotel, MGallery by Sofitel

• LAST FAREWELL – Solo Exhibition, November 2019, 541 ART Space

• SKYLINE – Solo Exhibition, September 2019, Fusion Art Gallery

• CAPSTONE GROUP – Collective Exhibition, August 2019, Comber Street Studios

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In 2023, Omar designed and completed a commissioned large sculpture for Asuria, a workforce solutions company, at their headquarters in Chatswood.

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In 2024, he organised and curated a large-scale sculpture exhibition in Venice with the European Cultural Centre (ECC) during the Venice Biennale.

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In both 2024 and 2025, he organised the SOHO Art Prize, coordinating submissions from artists across Australia and New Zealand.

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In 2025, he curated Supa Sculpted Moments, an open-access sculpture exhibition at Moore Park, and assembled a large-scale sculpture showcase at Westfield Bondi Junction.

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Also in 2025, Omar began designing and producing a major commissioned sculpture for Shaw and Partners, to be installed at their office in Chifley Square, Sydney.

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Alongside his studio practice, Omar has supported the organisation and international transport of major exhibitions, collaborating with artists and institutions across Europe and the Australia.

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Focus

 

Grounded in material research and clarity of form, Omar’s practice now includes advanced welding and modelling techniques in stainless steel and bronze under expert guidance. His current focus lies in integrating sculpture into public and architectural contexts, while continuing to develop private commissions and explore new directions in bronze sculpture.