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
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 and innovative sculptures, he invites audiences to glimpse a personal universe shaped by scientific curiosity and spiritual reflection.

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, a painter and sculptor. After migrating to Australia as a child, he continued to paint through his teenage years and was recognised as one of the top art students at his high school, Eumemmerring College (Gleneagles Junior Campus Years 7 to 10 and Hallam Senior Campus Years 11 and 12, later renamed to Hallam Secondary College). During Years 11 and 12, Michal had the opportunity to be taught by two artists-in-residence with varied artistic backgrounds, which formed a strong foundation for his passion for fine art.Though encouraged by the artists-in-residence to pursue formal art education at the Victorian College of the Arts, Michal chose his own path and later spent two decades working in information technology, while art remained a private pursuit. He stopped creating art in 2010 due to the emotional attachment between his art and the loss of his mother, Renata.

Roundism Art Movement

At the core of Michal’s work is the foundation of Roundism, an art movement he launched to blend geometric invention with deep expression. To continually refine his technical execution of Roundism concepts, Michal trains at the Melbourne Studio of Art with sculptor Ilona Herrainer. He supplements this mentorship through independent research, art history study, and the selective use of technology tools such as AI to push his conceptual boundaries.

Style: Sculpting with Light

Intertwined with this philosophy is his distinctive style of "sculpting with light", developing multispectral works that draw on optical phenomena such as fluorescence, transparency, and reflectivity. This is a pure abstract exploration of a universe of his own making, echoing the visionary world-building of artists before him such as Stanisław Szukalski and Salvador Dalí. These explorations of form and light culminated in his landmark 2025 exhibition, Glimpse of Another Universe.

Influences

His work is inspired by nature, astronomy and the patterns woven into human life and the cosmos. Deeply influenced by a wide range of artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky, Stanisław Szukalski, Barbara Hepworth, Pablo Picasso and Yayoi Kusama. Michal combines intense focus with a neurodivergent perspective that shapes his unique way of seeing. He also draws from movements including Cubism, Impressionism, the Renaissance, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Suprematism and Geometric Abstraction. For Michal, light is not simply a medium but a language, a way to reveal hidden dimensions of reality.His favourite inspirational song is "A Way to Focus the Mind" by The Fires of Ork (a collaboration between Biosphere & Peter Namlook). The track includes excerpts from the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Scorpion", where a holographic Leonardo da Vinci meets Captain Janeway; the scene’s themes of creativity and altered perception resonate strongly with Michal and influence how he represents experience in his work.

Vision

Looking ahead, Michal plans to develop large-scale paintings, sculptures and installations that embody his art movement, blending invention with expression. 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. His aspiration is for a future, reflecting biblical promises for mankind, in which economic barriers no longer limit artistic expression, artists pursue ambitious projects, and collectors and the public can access and circulate art openly.

Official signature of Melbourne-based abstract artist Michal Plis.

Signed
Michal Plis
Melbourne, Australia
27/08/2025

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

2026Solo Exhibition: Untitled - TBA. Track Gallery, 47 Miller Cres, Mount Waverley VIC Aus [July/Aug 2026]

Past Exhibitions

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.

Roundism Art Movement

Conceptualized by Michal Plis in 2022 and publicly released on 15/11/2025, Roundism is a new, structured art movement. It provides a set of secular principles—using only completely round, edgeless forms of dots, circles, rings, and spheres—for artists to interpret the world in either a figurative or abstract way.

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.
Official logo for the Michal Plis Studio Blog, featuring a circular photograph of Melbourne abstract artist Michal Plis working on a painting in his studio.

Michal Plis 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.

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.

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.

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, private tutoring, and exhibition or commercial opportunities.

Services offered by Michal Plis

Original Artwork: Sculptures, Paintings & Drawings.Prints: Signed and limited editions available.Commissions: Custom artworks for private or commercial clients, created in Michal’s style and within the Roundism Art Movement.Private Tutoring: Individual or small-group sessions in abstract art or the Roundism Art Movement.Exhibition & Commercial Opportunities: Collaborations, gallery participation, and commercial partnership (national & international).

Contact Michal

Dear Collectors & Clients: Reach out if you’re interested in purchasing artwork 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. I might be in the middle of creating 🟣Regards,
Michal Plis

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