
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