Sophie McAlister

Sophie McAlister is an Australian contemporary artist known for her vibrant interpretations of everyday life and her evocative use of color and texture. Born and raised in Melbourne, McAlister’s work draws inspiration from the diverse landscapes and cultural rhythms of her home city, seamlessly blending urban energy with elements of the Australian bush. After studying Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts, she began exhibiting her paintings and mixed media installations in galleries across Australia, quickly gaining recognition for her unique visual language and expressive mark-making.

McAlister’s practice often explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and the intersections between personal and collective experiences, inviting viewers into immersive worlds where abstraction and figuration coexist. Her work has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions, and her commitment to community engagement has seen her collaborate on public art projects and workshops, fostering creative dialogue within the arts community. Today, Sophie McAlister continues to live and work in Melbourne, where she is celebrated as one of the rising voices in contemporary Australian art.