Mahlia Amatina

Visionary artist Mahlia Amatina invites you into a multi-sensory experience of colour, line, shape and form through tactile art that explores the creative side of neurodiversity. Drawing inspiration from the varied landscapes and rich flavours of her international roots and global travels, Mahlia’s visual vocabulary creates a narrative through abstraction. Using acrylic paint, oil sticks, Indian ink, and all manner of mixed media on paper and canvas, Mahlia explodes through traditional boundaries of style and purpose.
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After being diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2015, Mahlia was inspired to share the unique sensory experiences of life on the autism spectrum through her art. Working around the theme of neurodiversity, Mahlia has transformed her signature style of abstract colourism into a unique, interactive, multi-sensory experience that invites viewers to engage on a level that works for them.
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Her mission includes creating communities through the combination of art and advocacy around the globe. She has undertaken residencies, and had her works displayed in both fine art and community venues in seven countries, as she pushes for artwork to be experienced by a wider variety of audiences.
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Mahlia has been awarded Art...

Key Solo Exhibitions:

2022 / Mahlia Amatina / Oxford University (St Anne's College)
2021 / Different Perceptions / Salisbury Arts Centre
2021 / Life on a Spectrum / Riverside Arts Barn (Kingston) & Allen Gallery (Hampshire) - online
2020 / Life on a Spectrum / The Free Space Project / Kentish Town Health Centre - online
2019 / Life on a Spectrum / South Hill Park (Bracknell)
2017 - 2019 / On a Spectrum - an Exploration of Asperger's Syndrome / Berkshire Hospitals
2017 / Around the World in 80 Washing Lines / Riverside Museum (Reading), The Curve (Slough), Menier Gallery (London),
2016 / On a Spectrum - an Exploration of Asperger's Syndrome / The Peacock Gallery (Reading)
2015 / Kathmandu Calling / Watlington House and Jelly (Reading)

Select Group Shows:

2022 / Perspectives / The Quarter / The Asylum Gallery (Wolverhampton)
2021 / Born with it / The Minories Gallery (Colchester)
2020 / Different Perspectives / Bloomsbury Festival - online
2020 / Art of Caring / St George's Hospital (London)
2018 / Con Artist Collective Residency Show (New York)
2018 / Coaction / The Dora Stern Gallery (NJ, USA)
2018 / L'alquimia Feminina / Espa-B Galleria (Barcelona)
2017 / Hannacc Artist Residency Show (Barcelona)
2017 / ...