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BIO

Born in New Caledonia, Magali Feuga is a French artist based on Australia’s Sunshine Coast since 2018, Revolving around the human form, her figurative practice explores themes such as human emotions, cultural diversity, symbolism and connection.

Growing up aboard her parent’s sailboat, Magali’s curiosity in art developed as her artist father encouraged her creative pursuits. She studied art in Nice in the late 90s, and her practice has evolved through self–instruction, influenced by further travel over two decades as a nomadic private chef.

After settling in Australia, Magali began to focus primarily on art, with people emerging as a recurring symbol in her body of work. In both her paintings and sculptures., portraits and figures aim to convey emotions, tell stories and evoke humanity.

These representational and spiritual introspections have featured in Magali’s pasts exhibitions and art prizes over recent years. With ongoing projects and upcoming shows, Magali is dedicated to developing her practice and hopes to further question what it means to be human.

STATEMENT

Finding a constant source of inspiration in people, my work focusses on a portrayal of the human form. Valuing internal worlds and unique ways of being, each emotionally charged portrait and figure aim to manifest a sense of humanity and connection.

With an openness for original outcomes, I like to experiment with various techniques and mediums to create original and unique artwork. My approach is typically not wedded to certain methodologies but instead pursues energy and visual impact over realistic depiction.

I draw from social and creative sources to inform my representation of emotion and spirit. Influenced by the Renaissance and Expressionism, I also like to borrow elements from graphic design and street art. Travel has inspired my focus on the human figure, too. Growing up on my parents’ boat around the world led to less of a love for places than of their people.

Inspired by human emotions, the impermanence of facial expressions, femininity, ethnicity or cultural diversity, my work offers room to interpretation, asking viewers to realise their individuality as well as their connection to others.

EXHIBITIONS

2024

Wild, group exhibition, Fieldtrip Gallery, Paddington, Brisbane

Eclectica, group exhibition, Butter Factory Arts Center, Cooroy

Sculpture On The Edge, finalist exhibition, Flaxton Garden

The Affordable Art Fair, Melbourne – Represented by Vernissage Art

The Other Art Fair, Sydney

Incognito Art Show, Surrey Hills

Surface Festival, fence line exhibition, Gold Coast

Soul Sugar, solo exhibition, The Old Ambulance Station, Nambour

 

2023              

Eclectica, group exhibition, Butter Factory Arts Center, Cooroy 

Sculpture On The Edge, finalist exhibition, Flaxton Garden 

Pop Culture, group exhibition, Et Al Gallery, Sandgate 

Surface Festival, fence line exhibition, Gold Coast                

Mary Valley Art Festival, Imbil 

Be Still, group exhibition, Stevens Street Gallery, Yandina 

Kenilworth Art Fest, Kenilworth 

Incognito Art Show, Surrey Hills 

Rustle, group exhibition, Aspire Gallery, Brisbane 

The Neu Neu, group exhibition, Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane 

Emerging Artists Prize, finalist exhibition, Revival Art & Design Gallery, Brisbane 

Seeing The Soul, group Exhibition, Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy 

Fiercely Feminine, group Exhibition, Art Lovers Australia, Gold Coast, 

 

2022                                                            

Life On Life’s Terms, Art Show, Brisbane 

Face To Face, solo exhibition, Pomona Railway Station, Pomona 

Featured artist, Stevens Street Gallery, Yandina 

Dean Cogle Portrait Prize, finalist exhibition, Currumbin Waters 

Immanuel Art Festival, Immanuel Lutheran College, Buderim 

Incognito Art Show, Surrey Hills 

Kenilworth Art Fest, Kenilworth 

Mary Valley Art Festival, Imbil 

 

2021         

Featured artist, Stevens Street Gallery, Yandina 

Life On Life’s Terms, Art Show, Brisbane 

Stand Still, group exhibition, Aspire Gallery, Paddington 

Nature’s Beauty, group exhibition, Aspire Gallery, Paddington

AWARDS

2024 Finalist Sculpture On The Edge

2023 Finalist Sculpture On The Edge

2023 Salon des refusés – Lethbridge 20000 Art Award

2023 Finalist The Doyles Art Award

2023 Finalist Revival Art & Design Emerging Artist Art Prize

2023 Salon des refusés – John Villiers Outback Art Prize

2022 Highly Commended Award – Kenilworth Art Fest

2022 Winner – Mary Valley Art Festival / Landscape category

2022 Finalist Dean Cogle Portrait Prize

2022 Salon des refusés- Lethbridge 20000 Art Award

2021 Salon des refusés – Lethbridge 20000 Art Award

PUBLICATIONS

Hello Sunshine Magazine – 2023 Winter Issue

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