Biography

Melbourne-based artist Donina Asera creates vibrant mythological narratives through her distinctive visual storytelling. As a first-generation Australian with Dutch and Samoan parents, she incorporates elements from her diverse cultural background into distinctive patterns that form the foundation of her visual language.

Her artistic journey began at an early age while watching her grandfather paint in his studio. Though she has always drawn, Donina began painting on canvas in late 2018, developing her signature style of flat, abstracted landscapes populated by god-like figures and creatures.

Donina has gained recognition as a finalist in the prestigious Sir John Sulman Prize (2025), following earlier selections as finalist inthe Artlovers Australia Art Prize, Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize, and the juried Art2Life International Art Exhibition. Her work has been featured in a solo exhibition, numerous group shows, and art fairs across Australia.

Her work appears in private collections in Australia, Europe, the UK, and the United States. Donina is represented by Studio Gallery Group and Wentworth Galleries, and maintains a studio in Collingwood, Melbourne.