Mitchell, Marie

Marie Mitchell is a Western Australian mixed media artist whose practice explores allegory, ecology, and sustainability through intricate fibre and textile techniques. Living and creating on Bindjareb Boodja, the traditional lands of the Noongar people, she respectfully acknowledges their enduring care for Country and draws inspiration from the interconnectedness of land, culture, and community. A former educator turned full-time artist in 2018, Mitchell creates tactile, layered works using upcycled fabrics, stitch, and printmaking. Her visual storytelling bridges scientific and cultural narratives, resonating with diverse audiences—Indigenous and non-Indigenous, scientific and community-based—through realism and symbolic imagery. Her work invites reflection on ecosystem fragility, local birdlife, and the urgent need for environmental care. Her recent project Wetland Stories, developed in collaboration with Peel-Harvey Catchment Council, the Wetland Centre Cockburn, Aboriginal Elders, and community groups, culminated in a sensory-rich exhibition and artist–scientist forum at the 20th WA Wetlands Conference. Mitchell’s practice is deeply rooted in informal education and outreach, using art as a tool for social change and ecological advocacy. She is co-founder of Peel ArtsConnect Inc., coordinator of SAQA’s Oceania exhibition, and her work is held in international collections. Mitchell continues to build inclusive creative networks across regional WA, fostering partnerships that amplify community voices and conservation efforts. Her art is a call to connection—between people, place, and the natural world.