Océane Jacob (b.1996) is a French artist with roots in Hong Kong and a distinguished alumna of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Currently based in Bordeaux, France, Océane is a multidisciplinary artist and environmentalist. Her practice showcases the marvelous yet fragile ecosystems of the aquatic world. She portrays the vulnerability of Nature and explores the significant ecological and sociopolitical challenges it faces in this modern world.

 

Through public installations, sculptures, and paintings, Océane’s work invites viewers to a thoughtful conversation about art and environmental consciousness. She often works with recycled materials, embracing their historical and cultural importance as well as their past functions to create thought-provoking sustainable art. Her commitment further resonates in the location and installation of her works. By incorporating her works in public places and untraditional locations, Océane is constantly looking to break traditional norms of “The Art World” to broaden conversation about the environment and invite everyone to the discussion. 

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Océane’s practice unfolds as a poetic discourse between art and environmental awareness. With solo and group exhibitions spanning Asia, Australasia, Europe, and the United States, she is also known for her public sculptures in Europe and Asia. Her work was featured at “Sculpture by the Sea” in both Perth and Sydney in 2023 and in 2024 was showcased at the Saint-Gervais Biennale Archipel Art Contemporain in Saint-Gervais, France.