An exploration of sound and colour.

Tanja Ackerman is an Australian contemporary artist known for her expressive acrylic paintings and immersive mixed‑media works. Based in NSW, she creates abstract and landscape‑inspired synaesthesia artworks that explore sound ,emotion, music, nature, and the connection between people and place. Her signature style blends layered colour, fluid movement, fine detail and atmospheric 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.

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 alike. 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 Olivia Dean’s soulful, warm, and emotionally honest track “Man I Need.” In my synaesthetic experience, the song moves in soft amber tones, warm coral and strong purple pulses, and rounded rhythmic shapes that echo the track’s intimate, grounded energy. The artwork captures that blend of vulnerability and strength - a visual echo of the song’s heartbeat.

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

ARIA Soundbytes

A weekly series of original synaesthesia paintings. Each artwork translates a current ARIA chart song into expressive colour and movement. Affordable, collectible works on paper inspired by contemporary music.