Maddi Obi is an artist and designer based in Kandos, Central NSW, Australia (Dabee, Wiradjuri Land). Her work is deeply rooted in nature, exploring the connections between local plants, ecological cycles, and our shared environment. Through sculpture, installations, collage and printmaking, she creates art that fosters curiosity and a sense of stewardship for the natural world. Maddi draws inspiration from holistic viewpoints, First Nations teachings, ancestral wisdom, magic, and symbols, weaving these influences into her work to explore themes of interconnectedness and place.

In addition to her art practice, Maddi works part-time as a Local Landcare Coordinator for Watershed Landcare, where she curates projects and events that support healthy landscapes and communities. This role offers opportunities for socially engaged practice, using art as a learning and facilitation tool to make environmental education accessible and impactful. She also works with clients to design regenerative spaces—from gardens to public environments and digital projects.