Australia's Leading Collage Artist. Est 2015.
About Madelaine
Madelaine Buttini (b. 1993) is a female multidisciplinary artist. Currently based in Brisbane, Australia. She was mentored in both Sydney, Australia and Manhattan, New York. Her practice includes collage, fibre arts, painting, and printmaking. She is globally acclaimed for her digital and analog artwork. Madelaine has been captivating audiences with her unique artistic approach, blending vintage aesthetics with modern sensibilities. Currently, Madelaine is Australia’s leading collage artist.
Madelaine has multiple artistic endeavours including 1800-MADBUTT and The Collage Collective. Her podcast, 1800-MADBUTT, aims to give artists a voice to discuss their journey and artistic practice in a strength-based and trauma-informed way. The Collage Collective aims to make collage more accessible through community events, private workshops and products.
Madelaine is studying a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Art History, at the University of Queensland. She uses this as a way to expand her knowledge of previous artistic practices and movements, while utilising the formal analysis practice for her own work.
Madelaine’s collage art aspires to bring moments of happiness and hope. It’s for those navigating our busy and overwhelming lives. Her creations reflect her personal journey, addressing the challenges she has encountered. She celebrates femininity and the beauty of the natural world through her collage art.
Brisbane to Brooklyn, London to Los Angeles
Madelaine’s collage art transcends borders. Since 2015, her collage artwork has been gracing exhibitions, interiors and music festivals around the world. Her festival clients include Yonder (QLD), Darkworld (QLD), FOMO (AUS), and Camp Flog Naw Carnival (USA).
Madelaine has been commissioned to create pieces for an impressive array of clients. This includes True + Luscious, Abrand Jeans, Elle UK & Poland, Adidas Italy, goop, and The BBC, among others. Her collage art has been used and loved by celebrities such as Lana Del Rey, Gwyenth Paltrow, and Tyler the Creator.
As a proud Australian collage artist, she has earned profiles and features in prestigious publications. She has been seen in publications such as VICE (USA), Stylecaster (USA), Pilerats (AUS), NSS Mag (ITALY), Create Magazine (USA), and Thames & Hudson (AUS). Madelaine’s artworks are used as references in university art lectures and is studied by students alike.
Madelaine has extended her outreach to regional Queensland, delivering workshops to young people and the broader community. These impactful workshops were made possible through the support of ArtSpace Mackay regional art gallery.
The onset of the pandemic saw Madelaine’s artistic focus shift towards a sole digital art focus. During this period, she ventured into the world of brick-and-mortar retail to expand her global operations. Madelaine operated a pop-up store in Riverhead, New York. This marked a pivot from online to physical retail spaces.
In 2021, Madelaine’s limited edition collaboration with Prospect NY earned recognition from Architectural Digest, with a prestigious Cleverest Award. This cemented her as the leading collage artist for Australia.
In 2023, Madelaine started expanding her artistic practice. This includes utilising animation and printmaking; linographic printmaking and mono-printing. This new practice involves the use of collage in a dynamic and experimental way. She is passionate about how to improve Australia’s collage art and make it more accessible.
As a neurodivergent survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, Madelaine is an ardent advocate for ending stigma surrounding mental disorders. These include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, CPTSD and others. She actively supports charitable causes that raise funds to help those in need around the world. Her philanthropic effort has supported multiple charities. She has supported The Perspective Project (UK), MQ Mental Health (UK), The Heliotrope Foundation (USA), Beyond Blue (AUS), Tara Brown Foundation (AUS), Friends With Dignity (AUS), Primate Rescue Centre (USA), and Koala’s In Care Foundation (AUS).
Madelaine’s journey as Australia’s leading collage artist, advocate, and creator of positive change continues to inspire, leaving an indelible mark on the worlds of art and philanthropy. Her dedication to collage art and social causes reflects a deep commitment to making the world a better place, one creation and cause at a time.
2025
“Assembly” at Jackie Winter Gallery in Melbourne (Group, July)
“Pop Up: All My Old Works That I Once Loved” at Loft Gallery in Paddington (Solo, February & March)
2024
“Paradise Gloss” at Side Gallery in Brisbane (Group, December)
“Street Art Jam” at Queensland Museum Rail Workshops in North Ipswich (Group, Workshop, October)
“The First Gathering” at Vacant Assembly (Group, Charity, March)
2023
“Echo” at Side Gallery in Brisbane (Group, December)
No.Order Magazine Launch & Exhibition in Brisbane (Featured Artist, September)
“Ascendence” at No.One Network Headquarters in Brisbane (Contributing artist, collaboration with North Nights, August)
“Paste Ups with Madbutt” at ArtSpace Mackay, four workshops delivered over three days (In person, March)
“Saint” at Side Gallery in Brisbane (Group, Online, February)
2022
“Burn” at Side Gallery in Brisbane (Group, December)
“Negative Space” at Just Another Agency in Melbourne (Group, September)
“Veiled” at Side Gallery in Brisbane (Group, September)
“Alley Cats” at B.Side Gallery in Melbourne (Group, July)
Creative Mornings Brisbane Artist Lecture, Wilderness Theme (60 pax, June)
“Lemonade” at Honey Bones Gallery in Melbourne (Group, March)
2021
Architectural Digest Cleverest Award – Prospect NY x Madbutt “Zodiac Candle Collection” (Now Sold Out)
“Paste Ups & Paired Wines with Madbutt” at Brisbane Street Art Festival sponsored by Innocent Bystanders (Workshop, May)
“Landing” at Side Gallery, Brisbane presented by Museum of Brisbane (Group, May)
Contributing artist at Darkworld Festival at The Triffid, Brisbane (Group, March)
“Naked or Nude?” at Side Gallery, Brisbane (Group, February)
2020
“Madbutt & Friends w. Benefits” sponsored by Ballistic Brewery at Poly Gone Cowboy with 10% of the proceeds going to Youth Housing Projects (February, 2020)
Contributing artist at FOMO Festival in all major cities in Australia, in collaboration with Abrand Jeans (Festival, January 2020)
2019
Contributing mural artist at Yonder Festival in Imbil, Queensland (Festival, November 2019)
“postedSTUDIO with Global Inheritance” headlining visual artist at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Naw Carnival at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles (Festival, November 2019)
“Stigma” charity fundraiser for The Perspective Project at Pop Brixton, United Kingdom (Charity Event, September 2019)
“Laneway Party” for Bigsound Festival at Winn Lane, Brisbane (Installation, August 2019)
“The Art of War: Against Domestic Violence” charity fundraiser for Friends With Dignity at Smoked Garage, Brisbane (Charity Event, August 2019)
2018
“End of Year Exhibition” at Polygone Cowboy Gallery, Brisbane (Group, December 2018)
“Tis The Season To Be Mindful” charity fundraiser for MQ Mental Health at Off The Cuff, London (Charity Event, December 2018)
“Spill City Vol.III” at The Zoo in Brisbane, Australia (Group, December 2018)
“Trouble Makers” at VS Gallery in Richmond, Melbourne (Group, June 2018)
2017
“Jungle Boogie” at B.SIDE Gallery in Fitzroy, Melbourne (Group, December 2017)
“Disposable” presented by Primary Arcade at B.SIDE Gallery in Fitzroy, Melbourne (Group, September 2017)
NHS Events presented a silent art auction fundraiser for Friends With Dignity Australia at The Loft, Brisbane (Charity Event, August 2017)
Raw Artist’s Brisbane showcase at The Met, Brisbane (Group, August 2017)
Dobbin St presented a silent art auction fundraiser for The Heliotrope Foundation on at 64 Dobbin St, Brooklyn, NY (Charity Event, June 2017)
The Fin Collection and Par Femme exhibition “La Puissance/The Power” at Comber Street Studios in Paddington, Sydney (Group, June 2017)
Primary Arcade and Fort Heart exhibition at Attaboy Roy, Melbourne (Group, April/May 2017)
“She’ll Be Apples at Budd Street Gallery, Melbourne (Group, February 2017)
“What We Do In Queensland II” at Gallery 4017, Brisbane (Group, February 2017)
2016
“Let’s Talk About It” presented by Brisbane Collage Club at mous. magazine studios, Brisbane (Group, December 2016)
“Can’t Win, Don’t Try II” at Kamio, London (Group, October 2016)
“I.D.K.W.T.F.I.D. / I Don’t Know What The Fuck I’m Doing” at 7 Tate Gallery, Brisbane (Solo, August 2016)