NIKOLA MA / 马美丽

Nikola Ma / 马美丽 (Mǎ Měilì) is a Chinese Australian writer based in Sydney. In 2023, she placed in the top three of The Quarry’s Future Leader Prize for poetry. But really, she’s a Mother. A Teacher. A Witness.
Her work gathers what is silenced and gives words to the absurd. Step into the reflecting pool. Look closer.

– See the APS Sydney Finalists compete for the crown of APS ‘25 Sydney Final Champion at the 2025 Sydney APS Final on 17 October at Barnet Long Room at Customs House.