MEET MALI - CONTEMPORARY ABORIGINAL ARTIST
Mali Isabel is a proud Arabana and Kokatha woman, living and creating on Kaurna land (Adelaide), Australia. As a contemporary Aboriginal artist, Mali uses her vibrant artwork to connect communities, promote cultural understanding, and inspire joy through her distinctive style.
Mali’s Background
In 2020, Mali graduated from a Bachelor of Arts (Primary Education) at Flinders University, before pursuing her career as a practising artist. Mali creates contemporary dot paintings using all colours of the rainbow to spread her message of positivity and equality.
By combining her passions for education and painting, Mali hopes to achieve a greater understanding of culture and equity through her rainbow artworks.
Mali’s artistic talent has been recognised on numerous occasions. She was highly commended for the 2021 Our Mob Trevor Nickolls Art Prize, and in 2022, she collaborated with Adelaide Fringe and became the Adelaide Fringe Festival's poster artist - the first Aboriginal artist to do so in the festival's 62-year history.
Mali’s Style
Through her combination of traditional dot painting, her hallmark use of colour, and contemporary style, Mali creates bright and magical artworks that aim to spread joy and positivity, encourage meaningful conversations, and share personal stories and worldly experiences.
KEEPING UP WITH MALI
As a proud Arabana and Kokatha woman, Mali loves to draw inspiration from the land that surrounds her, capturing the environments and translating them into magical painted landscapes. Stories are deeply entwined in her paintings, many of which highlight feelings, themes, and experiences that transcend all cultures, races, and religions. The underlying goal of this is to embed the understanding that we are all human and deserve to be treated with equal respect and kindness.
Mali has a rich art portfolio and her collaborations with meaningful brands showcase the deep connections between her cultural heritage and contemporary artistic expression. These collaborations highlight her ability to infuse each project with personal storytelling and vibrant visual narratives, making her work both one-of-a-kind.
Explore Mali’s world of art
Discover the full range of Mali Isabel’s unique, vibrant artwork. Check out her aboriginal art prints or her original art pieces if you want something more unique.
Looking for a custom piece? Mali specialises in creating custom aboriginal art that captures individual stories and experiences. Contact the team to discuss your ideas and commission a unique, meaningful artwork made just for you.