Art Meets Commerce

Hear from three Wyndham based artists who discuss their journey turning creativity into a business. Artists Nandita Nadkarni, Bronwyn David, and Sasha Heath work in different mediums of creativity; public art, ceramics, and design. The panellists will talk about their trajectory from practising as an artist and pivoting into small business. They will discuss the rewards, challenges, and benefits of being a creative person and how to make a business out of a passion. There will be time for questions from audience members. 

About the artists 

Nandita Nadkarni is a ceramic artist and owner of Nandita Ceramics. Nandita graduated from Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, and later earned a Diploma of Ceramics from Holmesglen, Melbourne. She has exhibited across India and Australia and curated two major Indo-Australian ceramic exhibitions in Delhi. Her work blends wheel-thrown porcelain with henna-inspired designs. In 2023, she won the LEAP Award at the Wyndham Art Prize and in 2025 2nd prize at Nature is a Home Exhibition. Based in Melbourne, she teaches ceramics to multicultural communities and contributes through exhibitions, workshops, and public art events. Her practice explores sculptural and functional forms using textured clay bases and the refined white porcelain 

https://www.nanditaceramics.com/ 

Image courtesy of artist 

Bronwyn David is the founder of Art by Bronwyn David. As a proud Trawlwoolway artist, Bronwyn explores her connections to ancestry, lands, and waterways through her creative practice. Bronwyn’s artistry weaves together contemporary expressions with cultural storytelling, often experimenting with vibrant colours and rich textures. While she works with acrylics, mixed media, and digital art, Bronwyn’s passion lies in painting on leather to create wearable art. Each piece created carries stories of Country and culture and are one of a kind. Bronwyn’s work reflects both traditional influences and modern interpretations, creating pieces that speak to the ongoing vitality of Indigenous art and culture. 

https://artbybronwyndavid.com.au/ 

Sasha Heath, also known as hellotomato, is a multidisciplinary artist who enjoys bringing walls to life with her vibrant murals and playful illustrations. Her work is deeply inspired by the natural world and shaped by the character of each community she works with. Sasha sees public art as a way to create shared moments, artworks that speak to their surroundings and help people feel more connected to place. From the first sketch to the final brushstroke, Sasha loves the entire process, making sure each mural not only looks great but also feels like it truly belongs. 

https://www.hellotomato.com.au/ 

Image of Sasha Heath_hellotomatoe_Photography by Philip Kalinowski / ID: A black and white image of a Sasha’s face smiling.  

Acknowledgment of Country

Wyndham City Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City operates. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for Country and community today and for future generations.

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Artwork by Camila Paz and photography by Jack Gruber.

About Wyndham Arts & Culture Unit

Wyndham – Creativity That Connects
On the lands of the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples—who have always belonged to this Country of rivers, stars, hills and red soils—Wyndham is a place where creativity is shared. Here, culture is alive in public spaces, shaped by the knowledge of Traditional Owners and the work of diverse local artists.

Across Wyndham, creativity invites you in.  Through exhibitions, workshops, performances and installations, Wyndham City Arts and Culture offers the public more than just art—you’re offered connection, learning and new ways of seeing. Whether you’re creating, watching or simply walking by, Wyndham’s creative life is something to experience together.

This event is part of the Wyndham Learning Festival 1-7 September.  Check out over 100 FREE events here.