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As a Naarm/Melbourne-based multidisciplinary artist, Olana has cultivated an instantly recognisable presence locally and internationally, with a perspective spanning politics, privilege and pop culture. Since his 2024 debut single 'Skillful Man' and EP Chicken On Bike, which featured two Harvey Sutherland-produced tracks, his instincts as a self-taught creative have drawn global support. Though best known as a painter, Olana has always drawn inspiration from music, with reggae, hip-hop and afrobeat lyrics sparking new visual ideas. His work spans murals, fashion collaborations, book illustration, and creative partnerships with the likes of Nike, Nicholas Daley, NGV, Obus and more.