Gold Coast
Luke has over 20 years art experience and his artistic styles are very contemporary and diverse, ranging from original paintings, graphic designs, illustrations, caricatures and more. His main inspirations for his work come from his rich traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, his family and his tropical surroundings, which influences the rich colours that he uses. Luke’s art is also influenced by pop culture, modern architecture, fashion and advertising.
Artworks: 8
Luke Mallie is of both Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent with ties to the Kuku Yalanji Nation in the Daintree/Mossman, North Queensland, and from Kubin Village on Moa Island in the Torres Strait Islands. He is the youngest of seven children and have always been encouraged to draw by his family since he was a young child. Luke grew up in Brisbane for much of my life but studied a 2 year art program in Cairns and often visit his family and mothers country in Far North Queensland. After completing a BA of Visual Art (majoring in painting) at the Queensland College of Art in Brisbane he moved to Mackay where he worked as a graphic designer, web developer, and TAFE lecturer. He also studied a BA of Multimedia Studies at Central Queensland University to build upon his digital program skills.
Luke has over 20 years art experience and his artistic styles are very contemporary and diverse, ranging from original paintings, graphic designs, illustrations, caricatures and more. His main inspirations for his work come from his rich traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, his family and his tropical surroundings, which influences the rich colours that he uses. Luke’s art is also influenced by pop culture, modern architecture, fashion and advertising. His drive comes from knowing his artwork can create beauty in the lives of others and help inspire and empower them to create something amazing in their own lives.
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