Tarli Bird

Since earning her Master of Fine Art from Monash University in Melbourne, Tarli has maintained a dynamic presence in the Australian art scene, exhibiting her work regularly in galleries across the country.

Driven by a deep love of travel and discovery, Tarli draws creative inspiration from her surroundings—both built and natural. Her intuitive approach allows her to reimagine these environments through simplified lines, bold color palettes, layered textures, and intricate patterns, blurring the lines between abstraction and representation.

Her practice is defined by a striking contrast in materials. Tarli combines the immediacy of spray paint and acrylics with the slow, tactile process of hand sewing. This juxtaposition not only highlights the tension between speed and craft but also introduces a rich, textural dimension to her pieces.

Creativity has been a lifelong pursuit for Tarli. Growing up with a mother who is also an artist, she spent countless hours in the studio experimenting with various materials and techniques—an early immersion that continues to shape her innovative and exploratory practice today.

2005 Bachelor Visual Arts, Monash University.
2009 Honours (Fine Art, Printmaking), Monash University.
2010 Master of Fine Art Research, Monash University.

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2022
Landscapes, Kyabram Town Hall Gallery
2021
Urban Landscapes, Fitzroy Library Gallery, Melbourne
2019
The Other Art Fair, Sydney
2018
'Urban Garden', Abbotsford Convent Gallery, Melbourne
2017
The Other Art Fair, Melbourne
2016
'Going Solo: Tarli Bird', Shepparton Art Museum
2014
'Wallpaper', Brunswick Gallery, Melbourne
2013
'Personal Best', Blindside Gallery, Melbourne