Artworks are first available to purchase in person at the exhibition held from 4-10 Oct at King George Square.
Online sales will open following the exhibition.
With a Bachelor of Creative Industries with Honours in Fine Painting, Emma laid a foundation for a lifetime of art creation. She taught and led the art experience program at Sydney Children’s Hospital for many years and has immersed herself as part of arts in health programs and exhibitions in both Sydney and Brisbane/Meanjin.
Her work explores the use of colour as therapy and catharsis, touching on relatable themes and delightful visuals. Emma's work is an exploration of the mind when people offer their unsolicited and ill-informed advice. The titles of the pieces are meant to satirise, but also evoke thought and introspection.
The work aims to provide a voice for those who too often are ignored, dismissed and disbelieved.
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This painting captures the internal struggle of pretending to be “normal” whilst living with severe ADHD. My mind is chaos, yet outwardly I appear composed. I live on the verge of tears, whilst maintaining a smile. When I feel comfortable and finally lift the mask, and some of the real me is exposed, I just get told to be “normal” and the mask goes back on.