PAINTING OF THE WEEK

🎨 Painting of the Week: Sophie Roberts

Size: 1500mm x 2000mm | Available now at Mandel Aboriginal Art Gallery

This week, we’re proud to feature a rising talent — Sophie Roberts, an exciting Aboriginal artist whose work brings fresh energy and beauty to traditional storytelling. With deep ties to Country and culture, Sophie is part of the next generation of Aboriginal artists shaping the future while staying rooted in the past.

🖌️ About the Artist

Sophie Roberts is a contemporary Aboriginal artist known for her vibrant compositions and intuitive use of colour. She is especially recognised for her Bush Tomato Dreaming paintings, which often diverge from the traditional dot style, embracing bold brushwork and flowing forms. Through her art, Sophie carries forward her community’s stories, adapting them with her own unique style — a style that bridges tradition with modern expression.

Her works speak of connection, culture, and continuity, and already show signs of becoming part of a lasting legacy.

🖼️ Featured Painting

We’re excited to spotlight this particular piece as our Painting of the Week — not just for its visual impact, but because we are passionate about supporting and featuring new talent in the Aboriginal art world.

This painting is a standout work, offering a rare blend of contemporary softness and cultural depth. The baby blue tones are simply magical — delicate yet radiant — and they seamlessly blend with the surrounding bright, joyful colours. The layering of thousands of tiny dots creates a rich texture, pulling the viewer deeper into the canvas with every glance.

There’s movement, emotion, and harmony in this piece — a sense of growth and storytelling that speaks volumes without a single word.

It’s a great deal and a great painting — and a proud moment for us to feature this new voice in the world of Aboriginal art.

👉 View the Painting