About

Melissa Au

Melissa Au (She/They) is a multidisciplinary artist working on Kaurna Yerta with a studio at The Mill Adelaide They are currently developing their practice in ceramics, drawing, jewellery making and curation. Their research-based mindset is influenced by thoughts on collections, communication, automatic making and documenting development.

My practice is based on intuitive making, drawing on external influences, research and fascinations to guide me.

Exhibitions:
Curation/Group Exhibition: Certificate IV Visual Arts Explorations Nov 2025
Group Exhibition: The Mill – Limitless 2025
The Mill Studio Resident – August 2025 - Current
Group Exhibition: The Colour Manifesto - SALA - Tiny Artworks Wauwi (Light Square) – 2025
Group Exhibition: Three of Cups Teahouse – SALA – The Minor Arcana of Makers – 2025
Co-Curation: Three of Cups Teahouse – SALA – The Minor Arcana of Makers – 2025
Adelaide College of The Arts, Tafe SA – College Collective Store – Jul 2025 - Current
Group Exhibition: The Mill - Limitless 2024
Vendor Gallery Wall - Three of Cups Teahouse Dec 2024 - Current

Education:
Current – Certificate IV Visual Arts, Tafe SA - Adelaide College of the Arts
Focus: Ceramics, Jewellery, Drawing
2025 – Certificate III CPCWHS1001, Skills Training College
2014 Honours in Bachelor of Physiology, University of Adelaide 
Neuroimmunopharmacology unit // Supervisor: Professor Mark Hutchinson 
2011-2013 Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide 
Majors // Anatomy, Pathology, Neuroscience 

2006-2010 South Australian Certificate of Secondary Education, Unley High School

Stockists

Three of Cups Teahouse ↗ Level 2, Myer Centre Rundle Mall Kaurna Yerta, SA 5000
College Collective Level 1 Adelaide College of Art - Light square SA