Caleb NICHOLS-MANSELL

Caleb Nichols-Mansell is a visual artist and photographer trading under the business name Moonbird Creative and the Founder and Creative Director of Blackspace Creative Arts and Cultural Hub.

He is a proud palawa man with deep connections to Country, Community and Spirit. Caleb's lineage traces back to his Ancestral Grandfather, Chief Mannalargenna through his daughters and their descendants. His Great Grandfather is Harvey Mansell, his Nan is Shirley Mansell, and his mother is Tamara Mansell. 

Caleb currently lives in Burnie in the north-west of the state with his partner. He is studying an Associate Degree in Applied Business specialising in Management and Leadership at the University of Tasmania and travels often as his family is spread across the island.

Through his visual art forms and photography, Caleb tells his stories and those of his Old People while sharing the cultural knowledges and pride of palawa people. Caleb's art reflects his deep connections and intimate knowledge of Country and the palawa community.

Though early in his career, Caleb has already accepted commissions and delivered artworks to the University of Tasmania, NAYRI NIARA, CONSTANCE, Tasmanian Eco Collective, Tasmania Performs, local schools and organisations.