Artist profile

Sahil
Roy

  • Abstract
  • Expressionism
  • Mixed Media

Sahil Roy is a multi-disciplinary artist and muralist based in Melbourne, Australia. With nearly two decades of experience in graffiti art, Roy has evolved into one of Australia’s most renowned contemporary abstract talents, seamlessly blending his graffiti roots with a refined neo-abstract practice.

Roy’s artistic vision is deeply influenced by the spontaneous compositions of the urban landscape—those fleeting moments where color, shape, texture, and form intersect. His work reflects a fascination with layers of time and decay, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing cityscape, where traces of the past and present emerge like fragments of a collage. Through his signature layering technique, Roy captures dynamic visual narratives, creating complex, introspective compositions that drift between abstraction and emotional expression.

An accomplished studio artist and large-scale muralist, Roy has exhibited extensively both locally and internationally, with his works held in private collections worldwide. His artistic journey has also taken him to major international mural festivals across Southeast Asia, the USA, and Mongolia, where he continues to push the boundaries of his craft, transforming public spaces with his unique vision.

Outside of the studio, Roy is an avid collector of experiences, drawing inspiration from his global travels to fuel his ongoing artistic exploration. His commitment to innovation and his passion for storytelling through art solidify his place at the forefront of contemporary neo-abstract art.

Sahil Roy
Career Highlights

- ARTEFACT solo exhibition, North Gallery, 2024

- Urban Canvas Mural Festival, selected artist, Melbourne 2023

- COLLUSION dual exhibition with Steve Leadbeater, KSR Gallery, 2022

Artist Interview
What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?

I work in mixed media, primarily acrylic and aerosol paint, but I use whatever is on hand to experiment with and create the desired result.

How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?

I simply establish a palette and start making marks. The concept of a piece will show itself as the composition comes together. I trust in my layering process, adding and subtracting elements until an aesthetic harmony is achieved across the piece through contrasts in movement, colour, texture and depth. I like to leave a new work and view it for a couple of days before I decide it is finished.

Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?

I work in a private space in Caulfield, Melbourne which is part of a larger working space amongst local creatives. I surround myself with inspiration from books to paintings acquired from artists I admire and objects I've collected on my travels. I listen to music all day whilst I play, experiment and paint.