Thanks to everyone who came to the opening of "I like pretty things". For those of you who couldn't make it I would like to share with you an excerpt from John Berger's four part television series Ways of Seeing. It was a big influence on this series of work. It was created in 1972, before the advent of social media and selfies, and yet I feel that it is more relevant today than ever. This quote was the seed for my "I like pretty things" series which is still on until 29 Jun

Women wear masks in many societies and cultures, literally. Examples of masks worn by women include fascinators, veils, burkas and of course

What would you do if you won millions of dollars? I’d spend it on art and fashion. Does that make me shallow?

Thanks to everyone who came and supported the one day pop up preview event for “I like pretty things“. I had a fabulous time catching up with everyone. Check out the photos below. Don’t worry if you missed out. The series will be exhibited again in 2016 in a CBD location. Watch this space for further details or sign up to email newsletters here so you won’t miss out. #ilikeprettythings #fashion #exhibition #melbourne #popup #art #soloexhibition #artist #collage #illustratio

Check out this sneak peak of the "I like pretty things" series coming soon. #exhibition #ilikeprettythings #fridaynight #freevent #opening #collage #leahmariani

“Men look at women, women watch themselves being looked at.” It is an unavoidable truth. You might even say it’s natural.

Below is an extract of an interview written by Sharmane Rabusa from Colourbox Studio. What has led you to choose a creative pathway? I don’t feel like it’s a choice. Creative expression is a necessary part of my life, just like socialising or exercising. I have worked out that I am nicer person if I have it in my life. I only started to consider it a serious career alternative after all storage options had been exhausted and I thought to myself: maybe I should try and sell so

Breaking news! The renowned Australian design magazine, Desktop, has kindly written an online feature article on my latest series "I like pretty things". Written by Simone Murcutt, you can find the full interview here at Desktop magazine. Below is an extract: Where did the idea of exploring the objectification of females in society stem from? I want to produce art that is meaningful to me. For the past few years I have focused on themes of childhood and sibling relationships,