"In The City I See" By Tori-Jay Mordey
In this vibrant early childhood board book, Torres Strait Islander artist Tori-Jay Mordey brings the city to life through bold, expressive illustrations and a fresh, youthful lens. From tall buildings and long buses to pigeons, buskers and people, In the City I See explores the movement, rhythm and colour of urban life.
With her painterly art style and strong graphic sensibility, Mordey captures both the big picture and the small wonders — from the quirky gait of dogs to the everyday hustle of city streets. The book is a celebration of community, place, and cultural presence, subtly reflecting Indigenous identity in the modern cityscape.
Perfect for young readers,
In the City I See encourages observation, inclusivity, and an appreciation of the urban world around us.
- ISBN: 9781925360790
- ISBN-10: 1925360792
- Series: Young Art
- Audience: Children
- For Ages: 3+ years old
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 7
- Published: 1st February 2018
- Publisher: Magabala Books
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 14.8 x 19.1 x 0.8
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Weight (kg): 0.15
More About The Artist
More About The Artist


About Tori-Jay Mordey
About Tori-Jay Mordey
Tori-Jay Mordey is an established First Nation, Indigenous Australian artist and illustrator based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Growing up she openly shared both her Torres Strait Islander and English heritage, which is often reflected in her contemporary Indigenous art practice - producing work based around her family and siblings as a way of understanding herself, her appearance and racial identity.
Over the years Tori-Jay has honed her skills in digital illustrations, drawing, painting, print making and film while also expanding her skills as a mural artist. In her illustrative work Tori-Jay often enjoys exploring human connection in relation to love, loss and identity. She often draws in a surrealistic cartoon style to help visually capture these complexities of our emotions; distorting and exaggerating the characters in a way that helps express and expose their vulnerabilities while being vibrant and playful.
Tori-Jay Mordey is an established First Nation, Indigenous Australian artist and illustrator based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Growing up she openly shared both her Torres Strait Islander and English heritage, which is often reflected in her contemporary Indigenous art practice - producing work based around her family and siblings as a way of understanding herself, her appearance and racial identity.
Over the years Tori-Jay has honed her skills in digital illustrations, drawing, painting, print making and film while also expanding her skills as a mural artist. In her illustrative work Tori-Jay often enjoys exploring human connection in relation to love, loss and identity. She often draws in a surrealistic cartoon style to help visually capture these complexities of our emotions; distorting and exaggerating the characters in a way that helps express and expose their vulnerabilities while being vibrant and playful.