Bobbi Lockyer

Bobbi Lockyer is an Aboriginal Australian artist, whose work has been showcased around the world. She was the 2025 official First Nations Artist of the Australian Open tennis series.

Early life and education Bobbi Lockyer was born and raised in Port Hedland, which is situated in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia.

She was interested in art and painting from a very young age. As a young school student, a teacher advised Lockyer to "get her head out of the clouds" about her passion and childhood dream of becoming a painter or artist.

Her work titled Bobbi Lockyer home collection was for sale in Woolworths, Big W, and other stores in 2024.

Lockyer was the 2025 official artist of the Australian Open tennis series. Her art was featured on the Margaret Court Arena during the 2025 Australian Open.

Recognition and awards Lockyer's artwork has been showcased in Vogue magazine, on Paris and New York runways, as well as at Sydney Fashion Week in 2022. she was an official creator for Nikon.

Lockyer's awards and career highlights include the following: 2021: NAIDOC Artist of the Year 2023: Artwork chosen as NAIDOC Week poster 2025: Australian Open First Nations Artist

Personal life Lockyer uses her art to raise awareness and understanding of issues such as domestic violence, racism, and birth trauma. She has used inspiration from being bullied at high school to influence her art and draw strength, finding healing from the creative process in painting and art.

She has four sons and was living in Port Hedland in 2025.