About the Artist

Biography

Malti B Lee PhD (b. London, England, 1990) is a British Indian artist based in Austin, Texas. Drawing on her international background, Malti explores the cities she’s experienced through her acrylic paintings. Her works have been presented in solo shows and numerous group exhibits across San Francisco, Northern California and Texas. Notable works include commissions for the NHL’s San Jose Sharks and the City of San Ramon, CA. 

With previous careers as a scientist then later as a management consultant with Boston Consulting Group, Malti has had the opportunity to live and work internationally. Upon moving to the US in 2022, Malti pivoted to a career as a full-time working artist, creating artwork directly influenced by her experiences working, living and travelling to 50+ countries globally. Today, Malti uses the skills she acquired through her previous careers to serve on the executive committees & boards of non-profit arts organisations.

Malti is an avid traveler, speaks Spanish, and is now learning Korean. She enjoys dancing salsa and bachata, hiking, cooking and reading in her spare time.

Malti is currently represented by the Julie Ahmad Contemporary Art Gallery in Austin TX.

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California based contemporary artist, Malti B Lee holding her original painting in acrylic on stretched canvas of deep purple and yellow pansies against a purple and yellow hued abstract background with a white line illustration of the Plaza de España in Sevilla, Spain

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Malti B Lee, PhD. Born in 1990, London, UK. Lives and works in Austin, TX.

Canopy Austin, 916 Springdale Rd, Building 1, Studio 104, Austin, TX 78702.

[email protected] | https://maltiblee.com | @maltiblee

Education

PhD in Biophysics, University College London, UK, 2017

MSci (Hons) in Physics, Upper Second Class, University of Cambridge, UK, 2013

BA (Hons) in Natural Sciences, Upper Second Class, University of Cambridge, UK, 2012

Solo / Duo Exhibitions

In the community

Group Exhibitions

2025

  • The Cathedral, Austin, TX, ‘May Open House’, invited
  • Space at Adolphus Tower, Dallas, TX, ‘Rise’, invited
  • Julie Ahmad Art Gallery, Austin, TX, ‘From Muse to Masters’, invited
  • Art for the People, Austin TX, ‘A Spark of Wonder’, juried
  • Muse Gallery, Austin TX, ‘Renew’, juried
  • Ardest Gallery, The Woodlands, TX, ‘Perspectives’, juried

2024

  • 400H Gallery, Fort Worth TX, ‘Small Works Show’ invited
  • Georgetown Arts Center, Georgetown TX, ‘Small Works’, juried
  • The Westlake Gallery, Austin TX, invited
  • Art Direct Gallery, Cedar Park TX, invited
  • George Washington Carver Museum, Austin TX
  • Ao5 Gallery, Austin TX, ‘Texas Top 20’, juried
  • People’s Gallery at City Hall, Austin TX, juried
  • Art for the People, Austin TX, ‘Grit to Greatness’
  • Archway Gallery, Houston TX, ‘16th Annual Exhibition’, juried
  • RTown Art Gallery, Grapevine TX, ‘Small Y’all’ Group Exhibition, July 2024
  • Archway Gallery, Houston TX, 16th Annual Juried Exhibition. Juried by Lydia Boednar-Balahutrak, Jul 2024
  • Contracommon, Bee Cave TX, ‘Undercurrent’, Juried Exhibition, Apr-Jun 2024
  • Downtowner Gallery, Round Rock TX, ‘Golden Ticket’ Juried Exhibition, Mar-May 2024
  • Downtowner Gallery, Round Rock TX, ‘I am an Artist’ Juried Exhibition, Jan-Mar 2024
  • Vaughn Gallery, Austin TX, ‘The Big Ass Group Show’, Jan 2024

2023

  • Sausalito Art Festival Juried Auction, Online, Nov 2023
  • SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco CA, ‘SFOS Exhibition’, Oct–Nov 2023
  • Ameriprise Financial, San Jose CA, ‘Locale Artists Unite: Art on the Alameda’,  Sep–Oct 2023
  • Nirvana Soul, San Jose CA, Jul–Sep 2023
  • Los Altos Library, Los Altos CA, ‘Silicon Valley Open Studios, Los Altos Artist Preview’, Apr 2023
  • Maker Nexus, Sunnyvale CA, ‘Silicon Valley Open Studios, Sunnyvale Artist Preview’, Apr 2023
  • Mohr Gallery, CSMA, Mountain View CA, ‘Silicon Valley Open Studios, Mountain View Artist Preview’, Mar-Apr 2023
  • STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco CA, Art Auction for SF-Marin Food Bank, Feb 23

2022

Collections

  • City of Round Rock, TX
  • Sundance Square, Fort Worth, TX
  • City of San Ramon, CA
  • NHL’s San Jose Sharks, CA
  • International private collections

Collaborations and Projects

  • Public printed canvas mural artwork, City of Round Rock TX, public artwork, invited, 2025
  • Sundance Square Tree Ornament, Fort Worth TX, public artwork, invited, 2024
  • San Jose Sharks, South Asian Heritage Night crest & asset designs, won tender, 2023
  • San Ramon Art and Wind Festival artwork, commissioned by the City of San Ramon, 2023
  • ‘The Mission Kiss’, San Francisco CA, public group art project, 2022

Awards, Residencies and Fellowships

  • Austin EAL Mentorship Program, Austin Emerging Arts Leaders, Austin TX, 2025
  • DASA Artist Residency, Downtown Austin Alliance and Tribeza Magazine, Austin TX, 2025
  • Honourable Mention for ‘Sunset over Florence’ at Downtowner Gallery, Round Rock TX, 2024
  • San Jose Business of Art Scholarship awarded by the City of San Jose, CA, 2023                               
  • SFOS Equity Grant awarded by ArtSpan, San Francisco, CA, 2023

Qualifications and Training

  • Public Artist Training Program, hosted by Austin Parks and Recreation Department, 2025
  • The Business of Art Program, hosted by the City of San Jose, 2024

Committees & Affiliations

  • Austin Emerging Arts Leaders, Member, March 2025 to present
  • Julie Ahmad Gallery, Representation, Jan 2024 to present
  • Women and their Work, Member, Jan 2024 to present
  • GenArts Silicon Valley, Co-chair, Jan 2023 to Jun 2024, Executive Committee, Sep to Dec 2022
  • Artspan, Member, Aug 2022 to Aug 2024
  • Silicon Valley Visual Arts, Board Member, May–Oct 2023
  • Art Docents of Los Gatos, Executive Committee, Sep 2022 to Sep 2023

Select Media & Publications

Festivals, fairs and open studios

2025

  • The Other Art Fair, Dallas TX
  • Pecan Street Arts Festival, Bee Cave TX
  • Oklahoma City Arts Festival, Oklahoma City TX
  • Fort Worth Arts Festival, Fort Worth TX
  • Bayou City Arts Festival, Houston TX

2024

2023

2022

Other Professional Experience

2018-2021, Boston Consulting Group, Consultant

2012, UBS, Equity Capital Markets, Summer Internship

2011, London Stock Exchange, Summer Internship

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