ALLY MCLEAN HENNESSY is a multidisciplinary artist from Sydney, Australia. Her work explores the intersections of femininity, pop culture and technology.CONTACT: emailallymclean@gmail.com


The cards being presented at ACMI
A selection of the card illustrations
   
   
Interactive card visualiser built in Unreal Engine
Audience members with their cards
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FREEPLAY PARALLELS FORTUNE CARDS





Fortune Card Illustrations for FREEPLAY Parallels 2023

Parallels is a celebration of creativity in playful media, highlighting curious projects and the humans behind them.

I concepted and illustrated these cards which were presented as part of a live reading at FREEPLAY Parallels held at ACMI. Audience members found cards hidden under their chairs that read their fortune.


Hand carving the collection lettering
Wyspworks Promotional Image
Bacchanalia Packaging Illustration
Bacchanalia hero illustration

BACCHANALIA



Bacchanalia candle collaboration with Wyspworks

Wyspworks is an artisan candle company based in the Blue Mountains of NSW.

The BACCHANALIA candle combines alluring notes of rosemary, blood plum and juniper. This unique blend of herbal and gourmand accords come together to create an impression of partying with reckless abandon, seduction and lustful temptation, everything that Bacchanalia represents.

The Bacchanalia illustrations are part of the Sungirl Universe, a collection of pieces set inside a world of celestial beings, endless partying, and glittering outfits.

I worked alongside Wyspworks to design every aspect of this bespoke candle, including its scent, glassware and packaging, as well as the hero illustration and lettering.



    “CONTRACT”



    Personal work, 2024


    LIKEMELAND



    Illustrations created for the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport for International Women's Day, 2025.


    SARAH WOLFE “THE PAST”



    Photography and illustration, art directed by the recording artist Sarah Wolfe to promote her single “The Past”.



    Vamp Hunter Kit Illustration
    Patreon print
    Embossed details

    VAMP HUNTER KIT



    Created for Patreon subscribers print package, 2025.




    NEW BLOOD x FAITH TAPESTRY



    Commissioned by New Blood to create an illustration inspired by the art and lore of cult hit franchise “Faith” by Airdorf.

    The tapestry had to bring the pixel art style of Faith into a more folk art space, without losing the essence of the game. 

    The process involved consultation with publisher New Blood and the creator of Faith.



    ORGANIC GADGETS



    Created for Lemonade Games as an exploration of Womp 3D modelling tools. Concepted, modelled and textured by me.





    SUNGIRL UNIVERSE



    Personal works  in the Sungirl Universe,  a series of illustrations featuring playful celestial beings.





      “JUICY VALLEY MAP”



      Personal work, 2025