Essence Of The Territory

This talented Darwin-based artist has combined her love of our natural environment with her passion for colour and light to create works that capture the very essence of the Territory lifestyle.

- Trevor Lang

Kelli Mac was born in country Victoria and later lived in various parts of Australia including Perth and Alice Springs before finally moving to settle in Darwin in the Northern Territory.

In Darwin, this lady has found a strong and renewed passion for her painting that has led to her focusing heavily on art during the past few years. Mainly self-taught, Kelli has also built her skills through participation in regular workshops and contact with other creative people. 

Being raised in the Victorian diary farm belt close to the Murray River and surrounding forests, Kelli developed a long-term respect and appreciation for the natural bushland. From a young age, Kelli began drawing the forest trees and landscapes surrounding her country home. A love of horses as a young girl gave her another favourite subject.

Although she regularly sketched her surroundings when she was quite young, her career as a professional building designer provided the greatest outlet for her creativity. Her experience in architectural design heightened her awareness of space and negative shapes and the compositional dynamic they create.