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BOHIE is an accomplished visual artist, illustrator and muralist renowned for her vibrant colour palettes and considered conceptual designs.

She has a flair for creating visually engaging designs that evoke a sense of connection, imagination and wonder.
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BOHIE (she/her) collaborates with brands, local and state governments, educational institutions, corporate partners, NGO’s, community groups and stewards of the natural world to design audience engaging projects for grass roots marketing campaigns.

With over a decade of experience creating handcrafted illustrations and mural projects across Australia, BOHIE is passionate about expressing authentic storytelling in the public arena.

Featured Clients

  • UN Women

    International Women’s Day
    public mural project raising young female voices on environment and mental well-being issues important to them

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    ACT Government

    Countless grant funded large scale mural projects and youth-led street art workshops across the state

  • She Leads High Logo

    She Leads

    Guest Speaker at this nationally renowned female youth leadership conference

  • UBER logo

    UBER

    Public mural and live art installation painted and filmed entirely in one sitting for a nationwide marketing campaign

  • Westfield logo

    Westfield (Scentre Group)

    Murals, hand lettering and chalkboard signage throughout multiple different Wesfield malls in multiple different states

  • Electric logo

    Electric California

    Office murals in American and Australian HQ with hand painted snowboard helmets and illustrated apparel graphics

  • Woolworths

    Large scale chalk art for Woolworths Australia and NZ managers conference at Sydney Olympic Park. We had a 48-hour bump in period, so chalk dust was a’flying!

  • Jacob's Creek

    Site wide typography design and traditional sign writing for award winning Jacob’s Creek Visitors Centre, South Australia

  • Dan Murphy's

    Chalkboard and Illustration design for Dan Murphy’s conference in Melbourne, VIC.

  • “Bohie is dedicated, honest and creates meaningful creative work that helped our community connect with place on a deep level, inspiring positivity and collective action and helping grow a sense of place, which is so important in a new suburb.”

    - Nic Plunkett-Cole

    Director of Placemaking, Suburban Land Agency, ACT Governmente source

  • “Bohie builds bridges; she connects the most surprising areas of intellectual exploration and inspires all who work with her. Her curious, open and friendly nature makes every conversation and collaboration very enjoyable. “

    - Dr Anna-Sophie Jürgens

    FHEA Lecturer in Popular Entertainment Studies
    Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science,
    The Australian National University

  • “Absolute integrity from A to Z. Design, research, execution, professionalism, inclusion, kindness and an absolute rock star for the planet and for supporting up and coming females in the sector. Onwards and Upwards.”

    — Sophie Peer

    Manager Community Development and Events,
    Suburban Land Agency, ACT Government

  • “Bohie’s professionalism and exceptional talent enabled the successful realisation of this project which received an incredible response from the public.”

    — Victoria Bowes

    Executive Officer, Guildhouse, facilitating mural project for UBER, Adelaide SA

  • “Bohie is organised, resourceful and genuinely committed to creating positive experiences and opening up new possibilities for the people she works with...”

    - Michelle Grimston

    Programs Officer, Belco Arts

  • “Bohie has shown both enthusiasm and sensitivity to others in working within different contexts, with a diverse range of people. She has proven herself to have strong adaptability, creativity and lateral thinking skills in developing concept designs and finding solutions during these projects…”

    - Lisa Petheram

    Graffiti Management Coordinator,
    TCCS, ACT Government

  • “Bohie’s energetic charm and positive attitude made everyone at ease and her participation moved our conversations forward in exciting ways. She is very articulate, bright, well organised and a joy to be around…”

    - Alexis Williams

    Director of Ayatana Artist’s Research Program

  • “Bohie’s approachability and talent is something for everyone to admire and strive to achieve…”

    - Samantha Pawsey

    Youth Support Worker, Harrison School.

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Recent Achievements.

 

  • Artist in Residence at Guapamacataro Ecology and Art Residency, Michocan, Mexico (2023)

  • Guest speaker for She Leads female leadership conference (2022)

  • Short documentary focus screened at National Film and Sound Archive (2022)

  • Short documentary focus for GoodShout GoodStories (2022)

  • Interviewed for ANU Centre for Science Communication science journal (2022)

  • Feature artist for International Women’s Day public mural in partnership with UN Women (2022)

  • Feature artist for exhibition ReExamining Conservation: Questions at the Intersections of Art and Science, Brown University, Rhode Island USA (2022)

  • Feature artist and panel speaker for “Shaking up the Gender Imbalance” at Canberra’s Surface Street Art Festival (2022)

  • Bespoke artworks light Projected onto two full city blocks for Enlighten Festival, Canberra (2021)

  • Artist in Residence for “Sensation” and "Biophelia; Ecology for Artists Science Research Residency" based in Quebec, Canada (2020 + 2022)

  • Artist in Residence for "Bundian Way Arts Exchange Program", ANU Environment Studio (2021)

  • Shortlisted for the Goulburn Regional Art Prize for graphite drawing “Seeking Refuge” (2021)

  • Featured in aMbush Gallery’s nationwide female street art showcase “HERE I AM: ART BY GREAT WOMEN” (2020)

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Key Focus Areas

Using empathy within my art as an ethical model for leadership towards our shared future, I ensure socially relevant themes and heart-led concepts. No matter who my clients are, it feels important that my project partners (young and old) are being heard and represented on key matters such as raising youth voices, climate action & environment, and mental health & well-being.

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Creating the change
I want to see.

While executing meaningful work under tight deadlines, I aim to be an advocate for sensitivity within the public realm, challenging superficial design concepts with deeply considered solutions. 

 

    • Murals

    • Street Art

    • On Brand Office Murals

    • Fine Art Murals

    • Collaborative Mural Painting Workshops

    • Traditional Signwriting Workshops

    • At-Risk Youth Engagement Workshops

    • Corporate Bonding Workshops

    • Fine art for gallery exhibit

    • Digital reproductions for sale

    • Merchandise for sale

    • Artist Residencies

    Merchandise

    • Branding Design

    • Printmedia & Packaging Design

    • Merchandise

    • Infographics

    • Live Art for Festivals and Events

    • Public Speaking

    • Background & Set Design for Film and Advertising

    • Social Media Backdrops