Orna lived and studied art in Paris, travelling, painting and exhibiting widely. In 1991 she moved to London where she had her first UK solo exhibition in the Bridge Gallery East London; she was one of the house artists at the 'Le Chat-Noir' gallery and exhibited with them in Covent Garden and Mayfair.
She moved to Brighton in 2001 and exhibited in galleries, events, group shows and open house during the May arts festival.
Orna was one of the resident artists in a gallery in Rottingdean for three years and was a part of the Chalk gallery artist collective in Lewes for four years.
As well as being involved with the local art scene, Orna has regular shows in London, Cornwall and Tel Aviv.
In the summer of 2016, Orna had the honour of being invited to exhibit a solo show for 3 months at the 'Farley Farm House Gallery' in Sussex, home of the surrealist Lee Miller and Roland Penrose artist and champion of the surrealist movement. Farley House is home to the Lee Miller Archives and is an amazing window onto the life of some of the most influential artists of the twenty century, with work by many artists including Picasso and Man Ray on display. Orna's show 'We're Alive! ' an exhibition of paintings textiles and furniture was a success and attracted lots of people.
In 2020 she was one of the 3 winners of the Habitat art project competition and her art was transferred into handmade embroidery cushions that were sold in habitat Brighton and online.
"Her unique studio is overflowing with colour and vibrancy and is a must-see for all who love art and life."
"Orna approaches her work with passion and her uplifting paintings embody life, energy and optimism."
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