Tanja McMillan grew up in Queensland, Australia. At the age of 12, she moved to Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland with her mother and sister. Tanja's heritage is French Polynesian Tahitian, Hakka Chinese, Australian and NZ Pākehā, a rich tapestry whose vibrant threads pulse with energy; a heritage upon which Tanja often draws for inspiration.
Tanja's research is vast and eclectic, she is drawn to traditions and cultures which align with her belief that everything in the world contains a unique energy. Tanja also draws inspiration from mother nature, her own reflections and discoveries. The artist uses personification and anthropomorphic devices to translate this idea of the 'energy in everything' into her work.
Tanja has exhibited in Berlin, Taiwan, Paris, Hawaii, New York, Los Angeles, New Zealand and Australia.