ARTIST Olivia Cardello

At an early age, Olivia Cardello was exposed to all different types of artists and art forms. From grades four to 11, she participated in Sumter School District’s REACH program for gifted and talented students. After graduating from Sumter High School, she enrolled in Central Carolina Technical College’s welding program.

Already a prolific pen-and-ink artist, Olivia

Already a prolific pen-and-ink artist, Olivia was encouraged by her welding teacher, Axel Reis, to explore her artistic side through welding. She entered her first three metal sculptures in the 2022 Sumter Artist Guild Show. She came in 2nd place overall, and will be in the 2023 Winners Show with the other top winners from the Sumter Artist Guild.

Olivia is the youngest guild member to date to win in any category. She will finish her welding classes in Summer of 2023 and go on to a career as a professional welder.