Marisa Ballinger is a contemporary Indigenous artist living in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Highly influenced by her Aboriginal heritage, Marisa’s artistic practice delves into the intricate complexities of self-identity, embracing the notion that identity is not fixed but rather a dynamic and ever-evolving journey. Drawing upon memory and experience, Marisa expresses deeply intertwined personal, cultural, and historical narratives in her multidisciplinary work.
Her artwork embodies the intrinsic relationship between the artist, the material, and the creative process. Marisa finds inspiration in personal stories and the nuances of everyday life, seeking a better understanding of the world around her and her unique place within it. With an enthusiastic and unwavering drive to create, her practice is characterised by a masterful appreciation of form, line, and meticulous process. Marisa blends contemporary and traditional techniques, creating explorative and diverse works. She incorporates various media, including fibre, textile, clay, timber, metal and natural found materials. A central theme in her work is the relationship between fragility and strength, with both elements coexisting literally and metaphorically. Marisa encourages a deeper conversation about identity, connection, and resilience through her art.
