Anna Prifti is an Australian multidisciplinary artist whose practice draws from traditional Eastern techniques. She works with ancient materials—powder pigments, shellac, gold leaf, and encaustic—applying them with painterly gestures. These choices result in richly textured and decorative artworks.

At the core of her practice is a deep interest in interconnection and personal growth. Drawing on her background in Byzantine iconography and mural restoration, Prifti merges traditional materials with contemporary approaches. As a result, her works bridge historical and modern visual languages.

Through ongoing experimentation with texture and tonal density, she re-contextualizes elements from various eras. Her use of symbolic materials serves as a link to tradition while inviting viewers into a space of reflection and discovery. These artworks often become visual vessels of knowledge, offering a multi-sensory experience rooted in contemplation.

Her recent exhibition, The Offering, explores the act of human creation as a grounding force in an age of accelerating technology. In doing so, she highlights the enduring relevance of handmade processes and sacred forms.

Beyond her solo work, Anna Prifti collaborates with fellow artist Andrea Hughes under the name Prifti/Hughes. Together, they draw on their shared knowledge of materials and methods. Each choice—whether in colour, form, or composition—is made through dialogue and negotiation. Consequently, their collaborative pieces express unity, energy, and balance.

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