Pop Icons, Murder Mysteries, and Perfect Palettes: Inside Kelly McMahon’s Studio

Kelly McMahon is a Melbourne-based illustrator and graphic designer celebrated for her bold, minimalist aesthetic, marked by precise vector forms, striking color palettes, and a flair for visual storytelling. Drawing from pop culture, fashion, and childhood nostalgia, her work moves fluidly between commercial illustration, graphic design, and passion-driven personal projects. She has collaborated with high-profile names including Clerks III, Lego Ninjago at Skybound, and Kid Cudi’s Moon Man, and her pieces have been exhibited at Gallery 1988 and Hero Complex Gallery in Los Angeles.