Sparking Curiosity,
Creating Change
I’m Bohie Blackwood, a creative helping to shape projects that deepen understanding and inspire meaningful change.
I work alongside educators, researchers, communities and organisations to spark curiosity through place-led community engagement, science communication, illustration and murals.
With over 15 years experience co-creating with community, corporate, local and state governments, I have extensive experience listening with intent.
What sets me apart is my ability to visually translate complex ideas into meaningful storytelling.
To achieve this is a collaborative effort that requires communication and understanding between diverse groups. I translate these conversations into visual artefacts that foster connection and belonging to both each other and to the natural environment around us.
More than just an artist
Feature mural in head office of global Design Thinking strategists. This artwork was designed during a two week in-house art residency where I facilitated team workshops to co-create a relevant, meaningful and impactful mural design.
Using public art to bridge environmental science with urban placemaking. This project engages first generation Australians in Landcare and conservation stewardship
Transforming a backend facing Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) into an accessible, engaging and inclusive widespread booklet that uses community stories to inspire organisation-wide behavioural change
Creative team building workshop with global design thinking strategists ThinkPlace to synthesise their 'why' into an office mural design.
Facilitating multiple workshops with the ACT Government Youth Advisory Group for sexual health issues and youth peer education. Together we rebranded the visuals, communication and marketing approach for Consent in ACT.
What Makes a Healthy Waterway? One of 9 posters created for Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch to assist with their school based education campaign.
Public mural inspiring sustainability and reduction of food waste. Painted in popular cafe/restaurant area of Canberra in partnership with ACT Government's NoWaste campaign for Surface Mural Painting Festival.
Community Engagement sits
at the heart of my creative practice
I help organisations create meaningful ways for people to engage with their message, bringing research, lived experience and different perspectives into the same conversation.
From there, I translate what emerges into a visual communication, education or creative direction. I can lead this process from early engagement through to final delivery, work alongside an existing team, or develop a framework that other creatives can carry forward.
“Bohie helped us refine and strengthen our approach so that our message became clearer, more powerful, and perfectly fit for purpose.
Her ability to balance design, storytelling, and cultural sensitivity is remarkable.”
— Co-ordinator of Indigenous Education, SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Selected Projects
Testimonials
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"Bohie builds bridges between unexpected disciplines and inspires all who work with her."
- Anna-Sophie Jurgens, Australian National University
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“Bohie’s creative work helped our community connect with place on a deep level.”
- Nic Plunkett-Cole, Suburban Land Agency
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“Bohie leaves young people feeling heard, empowered, and part of every project.”
— Zac Noble, Youth Project Coordinator
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“Responsive, adaptable, and a joy to work with—our students loved working with Bohie.”
— Ben Sanderson, Dept for Education SA
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“Absolute integrity. A rock star for the planet and for lifting up young women.”
- Sophie Peer, ACT Government
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“The final result was exceptional—and the public response overwhelming.”
— Victoria Bowes, Guildhouse SA.
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“Bohie uses art to celebrate the natural world and challenge inequality.”
— Paul West, ABC
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“Bang on concept, smooth process, on time and on budget.”
- Dr Jono Lineen, National Museum of Australia
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“Bohie's design process was thoughtful, sensitive, and deeply creative.”
— Sarah Kearney, Co-ordinator of Indigenous Education, SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Looking for a creative school project that raises youth voices?
Selected Clients
