Victoria Garcia’s work begins with pattern, but never ends there. Moving between art, design and storytelling, her practice unfolds across textiles, illustration and large-scale public works – each piece carrying a deep sense of memory and place.

Born in Australia to Filipino parents who migrated in 1987, Victoria’s connection to her heritage is felt as much through the environment as through family. The sea, tropical flora and the richness of her motherland’s landscape continue to inspire her, quietly informing the palettes, textures and motifs that surface throughout her work.

Now based in Sydney, her work is grounded in hand-drawn imagery and pattern-making, with a visual language that feels both intricate and intuitive. Her commercial work is far-reaching, spanning global brands including Marvel Studios, Warner Brothers, Anthropologie, Ksubi, Microsoft and Sass & Bide. Despite this, it is public art that holds a special place in her heart.

Her major public artworks can be found at Campbelltown Arts Centre, Wollongong Central and Ambush Gallery. Notably, a 40-metre mural created for Campbelltown Library stands as one of her most significant projects. This work not only challenged her creatively but also deepened her commitment to creating socially meaningful work.