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Tori-Jay Mordey

Tori-Jay Mordey is an established First Nation, Indigenous Australian illustrator and artist based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Growing up she openly shared both her Torres Strait Islander and English heritage, which is often reflected in her contemporary Indigenous art practice. 


Over the years Tori-Jay has hone her skills in digital illustrations, drawing, painting, and print making, while also expanding her skills as a mural artist. Tori-Jay often enjoys exploring human connection in relation to love, loss and identity. In her illustrative work she often combines stylistic cartoons with realism to help capture the complexities of our emotions; distorting and exaggerating the characters in a way that helps express and expose their vulnerabilities.


With over 9 years of professional experience within the art industry, Tori-Jay prides herself building meaningful connections with the viewer and making a difference when it comes to representing herself, her community, and contemporary Torres Straits Islander artists.

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