Revealed_Emily Rose

This mural installation is a tribute to the women in my lineage, represented by six sculptural leaves. Each leaf holds a story—those of my great-great-grandmother, great-grandmother, my Nana Norma MacDonald, my mother Robyn Jean, myself, and my daughter.

One leaf carries an image of me as a child, reflecting the pain and loneliness I experienced—an acknowledgment of the weight of intergenerational trauma. In contrast, my daughter’s leaf stands beside a blooming marri flower, symbolizing renewal, the turning of seasons, and the strength found in breaking cycles.

Above these forms, I have painted the Ngaangk—the Noongar word for both "mother" and "sun." Flowing lines weave through the composition, tracing our journey across Western Australia, the Bilya (river) that connects us, and the umbilical cord that ties us to Boodja (country) and each other.

To me, every person is like a leaf—unique, shaped by time, and deeply connected to a greater branch of stories. This work honors the resilience, strength, and transformation carried through generations, finding healing and hope in the cycles of nature and family.

Emily Rose is a mother, visionary and 4th generation Noongar/Yamatji artist. She's committed to fostering generational change, promoting unity, and creating beautiful things for the benefit of those that lie forever in her heart of hearts—her children. An award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist, Emily's work spans oil painting, weaving, and ephemeral art—for now—exploring themes of memory, natural order, and the interwoven narratives of Country.

Her art exists at the intersection of tradition and innovation, paying homage to cultural knowledge while expanding the horizons of contemporary Indigenous art. Continuing a legacy where hands have woven, painted, and carved stories, Emily's work celebrates her ancestors' resilience but more importantly, through her own lived experiences she strives to build a transformed future for her daughter and beyond.