Michal Plis

Melbourne Abstract Artist

Melbourne-based multidisciplinary artist Michal Plis, born in Poland's Pomeranian Baltic coast in the early 1980s, creates abstract paintings and sculptures that sculpt with light. His work explores optical phenomena such as fluorescence, transparency, and reflectivity, producing shifting perceptual experiences. Following his development at the Melbourne Studio of Art, he officially launched the Roundism art movement in his landmark 2025 exhibition, Glimpse of Another Universe.

Candor Source, a neon green fluorescent abstract sculpture by Melbourne artist Michal Plis.

Artworks by Michal Plis

A curated gallery of my complete portfolio, spanning from early figurative experiments in the 1990s to my latest multispectral Roundism collections.

New Works

‘New Works’ features Michal Plis’s abstract art from 2024 onwards, highlighting a bold evolution in style and vision. Marking the official debut of the Roundism Art Movement, which he began developing in 2022 and publicly released in 2025. These creations explore innovative forms, fresh conceptual frameworks, and the ongoing growth of his artistic expression.

Original neon green fluorescent abstract sculpture titled "Candor Source" by Melbourne artist Michal Plis. The glowing, spherical artwork, photographed under UV light, features organic circular forms and marks the 2024 debut of the Roundism art movement.

Early Works

‘Early Works’ showcases Michal Plis’s earlier figurative and experimental artworks, created before 2024 during his adult career. These foundational pieces reveal his intense exploration of form, composition, and the core ideas that ultimately paved the way for his current abstract style.

Original UV acrylic painting on canvas titled "Seablite space creature" by Melbourne artist Michal Plis. The abstract artwork features a vibrant red, botanical-like alien organism floating in a dark, starry cosmic background surrounded by swirling blue and

Pre-Adult Works

‘Pre-Adult Works’ highlights Michal Plis’s earliest figurative and abstract art, spanning from his childhood in the 1990s through his teenage years. This rare archive captures the raw beginnings of his creative journey and the early instincts that shaped his artistic trajectory.

Early abstract sculpture titled "A Daydream" by Melbourne artist Michal Plis, created in 1999. The large, white, curved sculpture is constructed from wire, concrete, plaster, and wood, featuring a central flame-like shape surrounded by interlocking circula

Artists Statement by Michal Plis

I create abstract paintings, sculptures, drawings and installations through a continuous pursuit: sculpting with light. I transform vivid sensory experiences into a visual language of colour, geometric form and light. Working through the four edgeless forms of Roundism—dots, circles, rings and spheres—I shape, reflect and interact with light through diverse materials. My work invites viewers into moments of quiet clarity, wonder and connection, offering an experience that can unfold differently each time it is encountered.Looking ahead, the possibilities of sculpting with light are infinite. My long-term vision is to introduce physical movement and light sources into my work, honouring the ever-changing nature of light, while developing a dedicated workshop where I can invent, engineer and create at an unrestricted scale. I am committed to making and evolving my art throughout my life.I hope that owning a Plis artwork brings you a lifetime of discovery, enjoyment and wonder, while offering galleries and collectors an inspiring work to live with and share.Warm regards,Michal Plis
the artist

Portrait of Melbourne-based multidisciplinary abstract artist and Roundism founder, Michal Plis.

Biography of Michal Plis

Michal Plis is a Polish-born, Melbourne-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersection of light, material and imagination. Through abstract paintings, sculptures and installations, he creates works shaped by scientific curiosity, spiritual reflection and a fascination with perception.

Early Life & Return to Art

Born in the early 1980’s on Poland’s Pomeranian Baltic coast, Michal was introduced to art by his late mother, Renata Plis (Slupecki), a painter and sculptor. After migrating to Australia as a child, he continued painting through his teenage years and was recognised as one of the top art students at his high school, Eumemmerring College, later renamed Hallam Secondary College). During Years 11 and 12, he was taught by two artists-in-residence whose varied artistic backgrounds helped strengthen his passion for fine art.Although encouraged by the artists-in-residence to pursue formal art education at the Victorian College of the Arts, Michal chose his own path and spent the following two decades working in information technology while continuing to regard art as a private pursuit. In 2010, he stopped creating art because of the emotional connection between his artistic practice and the loss of his mother, Renata.After 12 years, Michal returned to art in 2022 with renewed purpose. This marked the beginning of a sustained period of artistic development, leading to the creation of Roundism and his ongoing exploration of Sculpting with Light.

Roundism Art Movement

Diagram illustrating the four core principles and primary forms of the Roundism art movement: the dot, circle, ring, and sphere. Conceptualized by artist Michal Plis.

Conceptualized by Michal Plis in 2022 and publicly released on 15 November 2025, Roundism is a contemporary, structured and secular art movement founded by the Melbourne artist. It establishes a distinct visual language based exclusively on four completely round, edgeless forms: dots, circles, rings and spheres. Roundism can be explored through either abstract or figurative art, providing artists with a disciplined framework for interpreting the world through round form.Michal continues to develop the movement through his art practice, training at the Melbourne Studio of Art with sculptor Ilona Herrainer, alongside independent research and art-history study.Learn more about the Roundism Art Movement at roundism.michalplis.com.

Style: Sculpting with Light

Sculpting with Light is Michal’s ongoing exploration of how light can become an active component of an artwork. His multispectral works combine materials and optical phenomena such as fluorescence, transparency and reflectivity with different light sources, producing shifting visual and perceptual experiences.The approach extends beyond conventional painting and sculpture, allowing light itself to help shape how a work is seen. This is an abstract exploration of a universe of Michal’s own making, influenced by his fascination with science, astronomy and visionary world-building. His 2025 exhibition Glimpse of Another Universe brought together these explorations of form, material and light.

Influences

Michal’s work is inspired by nature, astronomy and the patterns woven into human life and the cosmos. His artistic influences include Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky, Stanisław Szukalski, Barbara Hepworth, Pablo Picasso and Yayoi Kusama. His practice also draws from movements including Cubism, Impressionism, the Renaissance, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Suprematism and Geometric Abstraction.His neurodivergent perspective contributes to an intensely focused and distinctive way of observing form, pattern, colour and light. For Michal, light is not simply a medium but a language through which hidden dimensions of perception can be explored.His favourite inspirational song is "A Way to Focus the Mind" by The Fires of Ork, a collaboration between Biosphere and Peter Namlook. The track incorporates excerpts from Star Trek: Voyager, including a scene in which a holographic Leonardo da Vinci meets Captain Janeway. Its themes of creativity, curiosity and altered perception resonate strongly with Michal’s approach to art.

Vision

Looking ahead, Michal plans to develop increasingly ambitious paintings, sculptures and installations that embody his artistic ideas and movement. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, he draws strength and inspiration from his faith in the Creator, Jehovah God, and seeks to honour that source through creativity.He hopes for a future reflecting the Bible’s promises for mankind—a world in which economic barriers no longer restrict artistic expression, artists can pursue ambitious projects, and art can be created, shared and experienced more freely.

Official signature of Melbourne-based abstract artist Michal Plis.

Signed
Michal Plis
Melbourne, Australia
5/10/2026

Exhibitions by Michal Plis

Discover the upcoming and past exhibitions of Melbourne-based abstract artist Michal Plis, featuring multispectral paintings and sculptures that sculpt with light:

Upcoming Exhibitions

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Past Exhibitions

2026Solo: Cinis Ardor Vitae — Track Gallery, 47 Miller Cres, Mount Waverley VIC Aus. Focusing on artworks in Cinis abstract light source influenced by Roundism. 23 Jul - 3 Aug.2025Solo: Glimpse of Another Universe — Louis Joel Gallery, Altona VIC. Showcasing abstract paintings and sculptures converging light and materials to create Roundism Art Movement. 15 Nov – 3 Dec.2024Group: Annual & Awards 2024 — VAS Gallery, East Melbourne. Featured the sculpture "Psalm 92 v5" entered under the Tina Wentcher Award category. 13 Jun – 1 Jul.Group: ROLLIN" — 26 Advantage Gallery, Highett VIC. Featured fluorescent UV artworks. 13 Dec 2023 – 23 Jan.2023Solo: Hidden Becomes Visible — Rubicon ARI Gallery, Melbourne VIC. Explored the interplay between visible and invisible. 5–22 July.Group: Artists 'Plein Air Day' — Camberwell Art Show, Hawthorn VIC. 24 June – 2 July.2022Group: Acrylic Class End of Year — Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Gallery, Ormond VIC. 8 December.2000Group: Year 12 Fine Arts End of Year — Hallam Secondary College, Hallam VIC. December.

Press

2026Monash Council Newsletter Announcing 20206 Michal Plis Solo ExhibitionWhat If the Next Van Gogh Is Painting Right Now and No One Is Looking? by Giselle CiprianiFrom Leonardo da Vinci to Roundism: Was Neurodivergence Always the Secret Behind Iconic Art? by Giselle Cipriani & Michal Plis LinkedIn or SubstackWhat happens when a mistake becomes art? In Italian, by Giselle Cipriani

Studio Blog

The Michal Plis Studio Blog is an open door to the artist's practice. Designed for collectors, dealers, curators, and critics, this publication offers honest industry insights, practical art-buying guides, and an intimate look at the creative process. Subscribe below to follow the journey, or read it here.

Services & Commissions by Michal Plis

Michal Plis is a Melbourne-based multidisciplinary abstract artist and the founder of the Roundism Art Movement. He offers a range of art services, including original artwork, reprints, commissions, art support, exhibition or commercial opportunities, and private tutoring.

Services offered by Michal Plis

Original Artwork: Sculptures, Paintings & Drawings. View the shop.Prints: Signed and limited editions available. View the shop.Mural or Painting or Drawing Commissions:
Custom artworks including Roundism inspired indoor and outdoor murals for private or commercial clients, created in Michal’s style and within the Roundism Art Movement. Contact MichalSmall to Large Sculpture Commissions: Michal has available a number of amazing light reactive original table top sculptures that are available for creation in large scale size as outdoor or indoor commissions with the support of sculpture fabrication provider which includes any adjustments and original variations. Contact MichalArt Support Services: Affordable, hands-on operational, digital IT, and marketing assistance for artists and galleries across every exhibition stage, covering pre-show planning, setup installation and lighting, opening events, mid-exhibition gallery sitting, and final bump-out pack-up. Learn more - external site.Exhibition & Commercial Opportunities: Collaborations, gallery participation, and commercial partnership (national & international). Contact MichalPrivate Tutoring: Individual or small-group sessions in abstract art or the Roundism Art Movement.

Michal Plis Studio Pocast

Welcome to the Michal Plis Studio Podcast. Hosted by Melbourne abstract artist Michal Plis, this series offers an honest, accessible look into the modern art world. From practical advice for collectors and industry insights to deep dives into the creative process behind Roundism and "sculpting with light," this podcast bridges the gap between the studio and the gallery. Art education should be accessible to everyone, so listen and subscribe via your preferred platform below.

Shop Art & Gifts by Michal Plis

Acquire works directly from the Melbourne-based abstract artist, Michal Plis. Collect original paintings, sculptures, and limited-edition prints on Saatchi Art, or visit the official Gift Shop to purchase exclusive Michal Plis and Roundism merchandise. To acquire a work during some exhibitions, gallery staff can assist you on-site using our Purchase Request Form.

Photograph of a gallery exhibition featuring original contemporary artworks and sculptures by Melbourne abstract artist Michal Plis. A prominent, textured circular hanging sculpture is displayed in the foreground.

Purchase Request Form

To request an artwork acquisition from Michals exhibition or collection, one of our staff will complete the form below. They will enter the price excluding GST. Our project partner, Auspicious Arts Projects Inc, will then handle the invoicing and email a formal tax invoice inclusive of GST (as displayed on the walls) directly to you to finalize the purchase during selected exhibitions. Exhibition Price List is updated to mark artworks as purchased only after the invoice has been paid. Note: Auspicious Art Projects Inc is registered for GST: ABN 40 322 643 843.

Contact Michal

Dear Collectors & Clients: Reach out if you’re interested in purchasing artwork, gifts or commissioning a custom piece.Dear Galleries, Dealers & Commercial Partners: I’m open to exhibitions, collaborations, and commercial opportunities.Dear Curators, Critics & Media: Feel free to contact me for press inquiries, content, or information about my art.Please submit the form, and I’ll reply as soon as I can.Regards,
Michal Plis

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