ABOUT THE ARTIST
The Work
Marija Basic’s art speaks to our deep need for connection with the natural world. Many of her paintings feature forms that are reminiscent of oceans or mountain landscapes. Yet her work is also somewhat autobiographical with memories of travel and life events woven throughout the work. The images gently move the viewer’s gaze around and through their rich surfaces, luxuriating in colour and dreamlike imagery. Looking at them awakens a feeling of calm in the viewer, where one can find tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of contemporary life.
The Artist
Marija (pronounced ‘Maria’) escaped the fast spin of corporate life to begin a second life as an artist, and it’s probably the best professional decision she ever made. Her work has been featured on The Block as well as by Grand Designs Australia, Inside Out magazine and numerous other interior design publications. While Marija has design qualifications from Swinburne University, the artist uses instinct and emotion to guide her creativity. Perhaps the reason her work has been so popular is that everything she makes or designs is imbued with an ambience of calm and natural beauty.
Marija's Artist Profile in Grand Designs Australia Magazine, Feb 2025, Issue 13.4
The Process
The artist works intuitively, letting her paints, inks or drawing materials guide the process, until an image dances across the paper or canvas. Her artworks represent an exploration of colour and form within the traditions of Abstract Expressionism. Each image becomes a voyage of journey and discovery. Marija immerses herself in the process of creation, allowing memories of natural landscapes to inspire her brushstrokes, yet while she works she feels weightless with a feeling of absolute freedom. Something of this process can be glimpsed in the final works, enchanting images by the artist for homes across Australia.
Marija is available for commissions. She works with corporate and individual clients to create exquisite artworks for the workplace or home.
Artist CV
Selected Exhibitions
Nov 2024 - Inner West Art Fair, The Substation, Melbourne
Oct 2024 - Women in Abstract Art Exhibition, West End Gallery, Melbourne
June 2024 - Exhibitor at Design Show Australia, ICC Sydney
July 2024- Art Fair, Quadrant Gallery + Art Advisory, Melbourne
May-June 24 Perception, The Old Auction House, Kyneton
2023/4 Art that Transforms, Quadrant Gallery + Art Advisory, Melbourne
Relevant Industry Experience
2023 Rydges Melbourne: digital acrylic artworks and original painting commission.
A series of four works printed onto 20, 10mm acrylic discs, installed throughout the central Melbourne hotel, in addition with a single commissioned painting for the hotel lobby.
2022-2023 Collaboration with Glenvill Homes, and Coco Republic interior designs, Melbourne. Artworks displayed throughout the Glen Waverley display home.
2022 Satara Furniture, Melbourne: artwork featured in 2023 Spring/Summer commercial lookbook.
2022 Exhibitor at Decor + Design Show (Melbourne interior design fair).
Publications
Grand Designs Australia 13.4 - February 2025 Issue
Home Beautiful Magazine
Inside Out Magazine
Commissions
Private commissions for collections in Victoria, NSW and QLD.
Photography: Prue Aja Photography @prueajaphotography