Born in 1991 to a Caribbean-British family, Gaia Ozwyn's multifaceted identity deeply informs her work, prompting a nuanced exploration of belonging and 'otherness.' Initially pursuing a career in the sciences, Ozwyn received training as a biomedical scientist and later studied Medicine, dedicating several years to serving as a doctor in the NHS. Ozwyn has pivoted to a full time painting practice and is completing a painting MA at the Royal College of Art, supported by the Sir Frank Bowling Scholarship.