Chalie MacRae
Chalie MacRae is an Australian contemporary abstract artist based in Melbourne, Victoria. Her practice explores the relationship between pace, perception, and our connection to the natural world. Through time spent walking and observing Australian coastal landscapes, she develops paintings informed by subtle shifts in light, atmosphere, movement, and memory. Rather than depicting specific places, her abstract works become echoes of place evoking calm, openness, and quiet reflection.
Working primarily with acrylics, Chalie builds each painting through layers of intuitive gesture and considered mark-making. Her nature-inspired palette and distinctive brushwork create a visual language that balances energy with stillness, inviting viewers to slow down and reconnect with the present moment.
Her work has been exhibited in numerous exhibitions and is held in private collections throughout Australia and internationally. Her paintings have been commissioned by collectors and interior designers and featured in national media and on screen.
