A Symphony of Colors

This bas-relief sculpture is a vibrant tribute to the rainbow lorikeets that fill our skies with colour, chatter, and playful energy. Sculpted in air-dry clay with raised, textured detailing, the piece captures three lorikeets nestled among lush tropical foliage, while a fourth soars through a glowing yellow-orange sky. Each bird is painted in bold, harmonious hues — blue, orange, green, and red — carefully mixed to reflect their real-life brilliance and movement.

This work is my way of celebrating the spirited charm of lorikeets and the lush environments they call home. It’s a joyful offering — rich in color, texture, and connection — inviting viewers to pause, smile, and feel the rhythm of nature in full bloom.

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Sandhya Mulchandani is a relief sculptor and exhibiting artist based in Adelaide, known for her poetic, tactile interpretations of Australian flora and fauna. Her work celebrates native species through vibrant color palettes, intricate textures, and multidimensional storytelling — each piece a tribute to ecological wonder and whimsical charm.
With a background in engineering and a deep respect for anatomical and botanical accuracy, Sandhya’s sculptures blend precision with playful abstraction. Her current body of work explores birds, mammals, and plant forms in air-dry clay, often rendered in bas-relief to evoke intimacy and movement. She delights in experimenting with surface detail and color harmony, creating artworks that invite touch as much as contemplation.
Rooted in iterative exploration and narrative resonance, Sandhya’s practice celebrates Australia’s biodiversity with warmth, curiosity, and poetic flair. Her sculptures offer a quiet invitation to pause, connect, and rediscover the magic of native species — whimsical yet precise, grounded yet imaginative.