Inspiring a stronger you
I am deeply passionate about the earth and empowering people to embrace their most fierce and compassionate selves. Through art, creative workshops, and community events, my mission is to bring strength, meaning, and connection into your life while fostering a sense of belonging in your community.
With over 16 years of experience in printmaking and multidisciplinary art, I regularly run creative workshops, alongside producing large-scale community art projects in Melbourne. I produced the successful Show Your Westside Art Prize and Exhibition in Footscray (2023 & 2024), which featured over 250 artists and drew more than 600 attendees on opening night.
In 2024, I produced RePurpose YOUR Future, a youth-focused art event including workshops and exhibition for the National Sustainability Living Festival, highlighting the power of recycled materials in art. I also created and facilitated a large-scale community art project for Green West Fest, where local schools and community members built a ‘Tree for the Future’ from recyclables.
In 2025, I launched Penrose Repurposed: Sustainable Art Experiences, a public art project that activated a disused fence in Tarneit through collaborative painting and weaving workshops using salvaged materials. This initiative, commissioned by Wyndham Council, transformed the space into a vibrant community artwork, celebrating creativity and sustainability.
Sustainability is at the heart of my projects. My art is printed on eco-friendly paper, my earrings are crafted from sustainably sourced hoop pine, and my T-shirts are made from 100% recycled materials. Each piece I make symbolizes resilience, strength, and a deep connection to the world around us.
For commissions, workshops, or any event inquiries, feel free to reach out at sally@ladymohawk.com.au. Let’s create something meaningful together!
Artist Biography
Sally Walshe, aka Lady Mohawk, is a Canadian-born artist who moved to Melbourne, Australia, at the age of 5. She completed a Diploma of Visual Art in 2011 and has since been actively participating in various exhibitions and community programs.
Sally is a multi-disciplinary artist and events producer. Her art practice ranges from dance, performance art, printmaking, drawing and painting. Many of her themes range from autobiographical, landscape, portraits, the imaginary, and sustainability. Sally’s art journey includes being selected for finalist group exhibitions such as Agendo and Rob McNamara exhibitions in 2013, as well as the She exhibitions at Walker Street Gallery in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013. Art achievements include winning the second prize at the Toyota Community Spirit Gallery exhibition in 2012 and receiving the Best Print Award at the Albert Park College Art Show in 2011.
She has had solo exhibitions, starting with Black and White Sketches in 2007, followed by exhibitions at The Gallery, St Kilda Town Hall in 2012 and 2014. In 2022, she created Lady Mohawk, a business specialising in artwork, clothing, accessories, art workshops and community art events. Sally also engages in group and corporate linoprinting workshops, including collaborations with the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Family Violence Team in Melbourne.
In 2023, Sally was commissioned to produce of two large murals for Footscray Primary School, she had a solo art exhibition at Community Bank Seddon, an Artbox artist residency with Maribyrnong City Council, and commissioned art works and murals for government and private customers. She also participated in a Pop-Up Gallery, in Barkly Street Footscray. She produced the 'Show Your WEST-SIDE' Art Exhibition and Prize in 2023, exhibiting works from 214 local artists with over 400 people in attendance at the Opening Night.
In 2024, Sally produced 'RePurpose YOUR Future' Youth Art Workshops and Exhibition, "Tree of your Future' for Green West Fest 'Show Your WEST-SIDE' 2024, exhibiting works from 250 local artists with over 600 people in attendance at the Opening Night. She had a solo exhibition titled "One Last Hug Before I Say Goodbye" at Brimbank Gallery and a group exhibition, with Artist as Curator, and participated in the Sleepless Festival with her 6 hour durational performance and installation called "Perhaps it'll be the death of me'.
In March 2025, Sally produced the event, Penrose RePurposed: Sustainable Art Experiences, for Wyndham Council -a series of community workshops to help activate and beautify Penrose Place, Tarneit.
Show Your WESTSIDE Art Prize and Exhibition 2023
