Natalia Graham
Multi-award-winning artist Natalia Graham was born in Eastern Europe and has made Queensland her home since migrating to Australia in 2009. Her artistic journey began in childhood: she discovered her passion for painting at age 5, attended children’s art school from age 8, and completed four years of full-time study at an Art & Design College, laying a formal foundation rooted in her homeland’s traditions, which she continues to enrich with a lifetime of diverse experiences.
A mixed media abstract expressionist, Natalia works primarily in series, where unexpected details or successful techniques in one piece often guide her next creative direction. She combines traditional painting methods with modern flow media, using thick paint and palette knives to build sculptural, textured compositions.
Drawing inspiration from folklore, childhood memories, historical masters, travel, daily life and the natural world, her practice is shaped by her European upbringing and modern art influences. Her work weaves vibrant colour, line and texture with personal experiences of people, places, sound and emotion, exploring themes of femininity, harmony, joy, fantasy and connection to the world. Natalia views creativity as a way to understand her surroundings, share joy with viewers, and invite moments of reflection and shared wonder.
Her paintings are held in private collections across Australia and internationally. Every work is signed, dated, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
“My art is a sculptural interpretation of the images and emotions I have collected through life – an invitation to pause, reflect, and delight in the versatility of our world.”
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