Carolyn Cardinet, is an ARTivist or accidental activist. After witnessing coastal degradation in 2010 in Australia, she embarked on numerous artist residencies globally and engages communities through society's waste to challenge hyper-consumerism. With an environmental conscious, she transforms found materials, emphasising the importance of her practice. In 2019, she attended the Brisbane 'Climate Reality Leadership' program with AL Gore, expanding her knowledge to raise awareness about climate change. She furthered her training as a Sustainability Leader with the Port Phillip council in 2021 and the Yarra City Council in 2022.

in 2024 Carolyns presented her sculptural installations at the Sustainable Living, Birrarung River Fest & Zero Waste festivals.

Her work ELL-Optical is a finalist at the Yering Sculpture Prize & Awards 2024.

Carolyn Cardinet, a sustainability-focused installation artist, began her artistic journey as a Graphic Designer in Paris before earning degrees from VCA (Bachelor) and RMIT (Master) in Australia. With over 30 years of experience and 16 art residencies, her French heritage and passion for sustainability blend seamlessly in her forever evolving art practice. In 2023, she was a finalist in several prestigious awards, highlighting her sculptural talent with pieces made from single-use plastics.

Currently, she continues her narrative of sustainability and global perspectives at her St Kilda studio residency.