Where logic meets feeling

Tabassum Malani is an Indian Origin- Melbourne based contemporary artist creating bold and refined aesthetic using mixed media & oils. Her art is inspired by phycology of colors, spectrum of human emotions & nature.


Tabassum’s art style is inspired by beauty in imperfect things and freedom to be one’s true self. Having an engineering background and passion for art, she strives to merge the logical and creative aspects in her art.
Her style is a blend of abstraction & realism with expressive mark making & bold brushstrokes. She works in layers to create depth in her work with mixed media & oil paints. She uses vibrant colors, fluid shapes and expressive strokes to convey her emotions and feelings.

Featured In

Tabassum’s work has been exhibited and featured across Australia and internationally.

• Milan Art Gallery, Sarasota, Florida

Visit Tabassum’s Milan Art Gallery collection

• Singulart, international online gallery

• Art Lovers Australia, Melbourne

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• Society of Professional Artists, member

The Practice

She aims to create art that tells a story, refects deep emotions and she’s passionate about creating art that feeds mind, body and soul. With her art she hopes to inspire viewers to connect with the beauty and power of art and to embrace their own inner strength. She believes that art heals and transforms people and culture. It' is an intuitive way of expressing emotions, thoughts, and experiences. She loves to challenge herself and push the limits of what art can be. Her artworks are like windows to another world, where you can escape and discover new wonders. She has a passion for creating beauty and sharing it with the world. She invites you to explore a new dimension of possibilities through her art. Her paintings are a mix of abstract and realism, with a touch of cheerful elements that convey a sense of confidence and optimism where anything is possible. She often finds inspiration from the life around her. Her artworks are exhibited in various shows and have found permanent homes in Australia and in the USA.

Expressive Mark-Making

Bold, unapologetic strokes that carry the weight of gesture and intention

Layered Texture

Surfaces built slowly impasto, glaze, and raw ground in dialogue

Abstraction & Realism

Neither purely one nor the other each canvas holds the tension between them

Emotional Authenticity

Every work is a window into lived experience, not merely observed

Let's Start a conversation

Whether you are interested in acquiring an original work, commissioning something entirely your own, or simply wish to know more, Tabassum would be glad to hear from you.