Amanda Hocking is a versatile Australian painter and mixed media artist, who is known for a practice that works within both genres of realism and abstraction. 

Her acrylic paintings follow a more realistic path, usually meaningful, and with a touch of ironic humour. Pieces that have received acclaim include. “God is Black…yes she is!” which is self-explanatory and “It’s all about the shoes”, a comment on consumerism.

Amanda’s mixed media practice fits more within the genre of figurative abstraction. Using a variety of mediums that include paper, found natural and discarded objects, acrylic paint, oil pastel, and inks, she seeks to achieve a mutualistic symbiosis relationship that leads to vibrant pieces rich with colour and texture.

Throughout Amanda’s work a powerful political and emotional commentary on the surrounding world exists. This allows her to present a tangible evocation of contemporary life, providing the viewer a catalyst for thought and appreciation.