MURALS,
SCULPTURE & INSTALLATION ART
Photo Barry Alsop, Eyes Wide Open
Mieke van den Berg
ABOUT
Hi, I’m Mieke, a muralist and contemporary artist based on the Sunshine Coast. For more than 30 years, I’ve been transforming walls and public spaces into vibrant, meaningful places. My murals blend hand painting, spray painting, and airbrushing, often drawing on local flora, fauna, and stories to create works that feel alive and connected to their surroundings.
Beyond murals, I create installations, sculptures, and drawings using recycled materials and simple, repetitive processes to explore light, texture, and space. My goal is always to create experiences that invite people to pause, connect, and feel at home in the world around them.
Collaboration is central to my work. I love working with clients and communities to bring their vision to life in unique and lasting ways.
Learn more…
MURALS
Residential
Enhance your home with a mural that reflects
your personality from realistic nature scenes
or abstract designs bursting with energy.
Business
Connect your audience to your business using
the impactful and cost-effective marketing tool
of a mural in a style that fits your brand.
Public
Public spaces adorned with vibrant murals
reflect the spirit of communities and
offer a sense of belonging and safety.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tracing Nature:
A Collaborative Workshop in the Gardens
This October I’ll be teaming up with fellow artist Libby Derham for a two-week residency at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens. Together we’ll be exploring the gardens through drawing, sound, and installation. As part of the residency we’re running a creative workshop. You can find all the details and book your spot here:
Join artists-in-residence Libby Derham and Mieke van den Berg for a workshop that responds to the natural rhythms of the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens through sound, mark making, and installation.$50 | All materials provided | Suitable for age 16+
Date: 15 October 2025
Time: 10AM-12PM
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens
We’ll also be holding two showings of our work in progress:
Friday 17 October, 10am–1pm
Saturday 18 October, 10am–2pm
We move into the studio on Sunday 5 October and will be bumping out on Sunday 19 October. In between, a few days will be open for walk-ins. Keep an eye on our socials (or look for the “open” sign outside the studio) if you’d like to drop by for a stickybeak.
SWELL - Sculpture Festival
Finalist – SWELL Sculpture Festival 2025
I’m excited to announce that I’ve been selected as a finalist in the SWELL Sculpture Festival 2025, Queensland’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition. I’ll be presenting a new work alongside incredible artists in this inspiring coastal event.
Dates: 12 – 21 September 2025
Location: Currumbin Beach, Queensland.
SCULPTURE & INSTALLATION ART
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SITE-SPECIFIC
Our communities need meaningful arts experiences that foster presence, mindfulness, and true connections. My installations in unusual and public spaces make art easily accessible to everyone.
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PROCESS
Using repetitive actions and simple, recycled materials, I create sensory experiences that invite audiences to be present, mindful, and more connected. My interactive installations invite sensory moments and the opportunity for people to be a part of the creative process.
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2 and 3-DIMENSIONAL
The work can be 2 and 3-dimensional in the form of murals or immersive tactile installations and are site-responsive and consider architecture, light, sound and empty space.