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As an artist, I am drawn to the bond we share with nature, a source of inspiration and comfort wired in our very being. Embracing a neurodiverse viewpoint, I celebrate the distinct ways in which we perceive, think, and engage with our surroundings. Inspired by my Celtic ancestors, who believed in the interconnectedness of nature and the supernatural through their animistic beliefs that all things in nature, including animals, plants, rivers, and rocks, had a spirit.​

 

Through my artwork, I aim to capture the spiritual feeling that the interconnectedness of nature brings me. using paints and mixed media by emphasizing the interplay of colour, light, and movement on canvas and glass. These elements are my key tools for expressing the peace and boundless creativity present in nature, even amidst life's inherent disorder.​

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As the descendant of a family of seafarers, I also channel my strong oceanic affinity through my artwork, blending greens and blues onto canvas and in ornamental pieces. Through a combination of realistic portrayals, as well as experimenting freely with diverse mediums, I create instinctively and fluidly, with each layer serving a meaningful purpose and connecting me with the natural world and my Celtic and Norse roots.

 

My art acts as a bridge, uniting not only our intrinsic tie to nature but to foster a deeper appreciation for the varied perspectives that enrich our shared human experience.

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Emma Coleman is a 27-year-old artist based in Perth, Western Australia. (Boorloo)

Exhibitions

  • HeART & Soul Art Exhibition (2025)

  • Bassendean Open Studios (2024)

  • Darlington Arts Festival Open Art Exhibition (2024) - Mass Coral Bleaching

  • Talkie Tea Rooms Window Gallery – Midland Town Hall (2024)

  • Ellis House Winter Exhibition (2024) - Sunset Reflections & Bright Eyes

  • Wanneroo Community Art Awards – Tranquil Turtle (2024)

  • Ellis House Autumn Exhibition (2024) - Earthly Wonder (sold) and Hope

  • Bindaring Creative Trail (2023)

  • UWA Hope Exhibition (2017) - Lion King & Alien Sphynx - exhibited/sold at auction 

  • Town of Bassendean Arts Exhibition (2016) - Rat Skull

  • Bassendean Visual Art Awards (2015) - Lion King

  • CJSC Arts Exhibition (2014) - Untitled Self-Portrait

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Awards/Certifications

  • Cert II & III Visual Arts

  • 2A/B & 2C/D Visual Arts - Visual Arts Outstanding Achievement Award

  • 1A/B & 2C/D Design Graphics - Design Graphics Outstanding Achievement Award

  • Hawaiian Group Best Visual Artist Award (2015)

  • BSBSSOO102 Micro Business Skill Set (2024)​

Biography

Emma felt a strong connection to animals and the natural world from a young age, often collecting and studying rocks, plants, shells and anything that caught her interest. She had many books about animals and sea-life, often admiring the scientific illustrations.
It was not until adult life that She was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.

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Over the years, Emma has practised many art forms, becoming proficient in illustration, watercolour painting and digital art. She participated in exhibitions selling prints during and after high school as a hobby but only discovered her true passion was painting in 2022, when she was commissioned to create the painting Poppies at Sunset for a respite house.

 

After discovering her talent for acrylic painting, she decided to start pursuing a career as a professional artist and created a business. Since then, she has created many paintings and honed her skills through constant practice. She is now moving into exhibiting her work in community exhibitions, awards and open studios, continuing to grow and develop her painting style and techniques.

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Since 2023, she has also delved into glass painting and creating jewellery using painting and mixed media, selling these smaller works at markets and other events through her small business Emma Coleman Arts.

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