Castle in the Sky

A Melbourne based figurative artist, Leah Mariani began her artist journey during her first pregnancy, where instead of the usual pregnancy food cravings, she was instead hit with an endless desire to paint.

Since then, Leah has featured in multiple magazines, been shortlisted for art prizes such as the Omnia Art Prize, Marie Ellis Drawing Prize, Lethbridge 10,000 Small-Scale Art Award, as well as winning Art to Art's 2020 Unearthed Art Prize. In 2023, Leah undertook a dream artist residency in France, which left her feeling refreshed and invigorated, and found her further developing her style and process in painting.

Leah Mariani's art reflects her experiences as a woman and as a mother, and through her work she explores identity, relationships, and what makes people tick.

Leah Mariani's work 'Castle in the Sky' is part of Leah's latest collection, celebrating friendships and connection between girls and women.

"The older I get, the more I realise how important it is for every woman to have another woman who truly sees her: no jealousy or competition. Just love, support, and good vibes. That's what this series is about: womanhood, friendship and women supporting women." – Leah Mariani

Where popular narratives have long favoured the lone female protagonist, often surrounded by, or defined in relation to, men, 'Castle in the Sky' is centred on the theme of women supporting women. Here, Leah gives this theme the visibility and celebration it deserves. 

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