Tanja Ackerman is an Australian contemporary artist based in NSW who paints music through synaesthesia. Her expressive acrylic and mixed-media works translate songs and sound into abstract, atmospheric visuals, exploring the relationship between colour, emotion, and sensory experience. Her signature style blends layered colour, fluid movement, fine detail and depth, often accompanied by original audio compositions that enhance the viewer’s experience.

Ackerman’s work appeals to collectors seeking modern Australian art, abstract paintings, textured acrylic artworks, and contemporary landscape‑inspired pieces. Her practice bridges visual art and sound, offering unique, contemplative works that bring warmth, movement, and a sense of calm to interior spaces.

An exploration of sound and colour.

NEW WORK

ARIA Soundbytes

One song. One week. One painting -straight from the ARIA charts to my easel.

Introducing ARIA Soundbytes -a new weekly series where I translate Australia’s No.1 hit, or a standout track from the ARIA Top 10, into a collectible synaesthesia artwork. Each piece is created on paper, making the series accessible, affordable, and perfect for new and seasoned collectors. These works capture the pulse of the moment: the colour, rhythm, and emotional tone of the songs shaping Australia’s soundscape right now.

This week’s painting is inspired by “Dracula” by synaesthete artist Tanja Ackerman is a vibrant abstract acrylic painting inspired by Tame Impala, blending sound and colour in the Aria Soundbyte Series. 27 x 35 cm on paper.

ABOUT THE SERIES

• One new artwork every week

• Inspired by the ARIA No.1 or a Top 10 track

• Acrylic on paper — accessible, affordable, and highly collectible

• Limited weekly releases

• Perfect for music lovers, emerging collectors, and interior designers seeking fresh contemporary work