Leah Mariani is a Melbourne-based figurative artist who tells stories about women through her art. Her work explores the portrayal of womanhood in popular culture, with each series or body of work focusing on a distinct subject or theme. Despite these variations, her practice consistently revolves around the exploration of personal identity as defined within a broader cultural context. Her goal is to create art that is both intellectually engaging and aesthetically compelling.

An award-winning artist, Leah has received two art prizes and been shortlisted for numerous prestigious awards including the Marie Ellis Drawing Prize, Lethbridge 10,000 Small-Scale Art Award, Hornsby Art Prize, Agendo Award, and the Metro Art Prize. Her work has been featured in publications such as Yen Magazine, Desktop Magazine, and Art Lovers Australia, among others.