Bio & Rationale
Shelley Long’s ‘Little Devil’ is a mixed media piece that blends mischief, humour, and bold visual punch. The artwork depicts a devil figure – not evil, but a cheeky trickster desperate to outsmart you, grab your attention and catch you unaware. Audacious, brazen, and fearless, it captures the same off-centre energy that makes Aether’s Black XPA stand out. Like the beer, the piece is a little unexpected, a little left-field, and absolutely demanding of attention.
Based in Mullumbimby, Shelley is a designer, photographer, and mixed media artist who runs Treadwear T-Shirts. Her practice combines hand drawing, digital art, and photography, with every shirt printed by hand. Her influences range from pop culture and music to the textures and colours of her Northern Rivers surroundings. This mix of process and place gives her work a distinctive edge – playful, experimental, and always grounded in craft.
Shelley’s ‘Little Devil’ shows her knack for balancing chaos with charm. It’s art that makes you smile while pulling you in for a closer look, layered with detail but bold enough to leap off a beer can. Her contribution to Aether reflects our ethos perfectly: beer and art should both spark conversation, surprise you, and leave a lasting impression.
