At PICA we recognise that we are situated within the unceded lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects and offer our gratitude to Elders past and present, and to those emerging leaders in the community. We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the importance of their care and continued connection to culture, community and Country.

Always was, always will be.

Galleries are open, 12–5pm. Our exhibitions are always free.

PICA Hub Activity: Many Leaves, One Tree   

PICA Hub Activity: Many Leaves, One Tree   

What’s your story of family, nature and place?   

Emily Rose is a Noongar and Yamatji artist who lives and works in Boorloo (Perth) and was born in Narrogin, which means ‘Place of Water’ in Noongar language.   This season in the PICA Hub, share your own stories while reflecting on Emily Rose’s works in Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists exhibition.

Marri trees are part of Emily’s personal story. You’ll find Marri leaves and blooms in her artwork called Body of My Mother here in the PICA Hub. These leaves represent the artist, her daughter and her moort (family). Marri is important for Noongar people as birthing and medicine trees, and as a source of water.   

Make a leaf that tells your story to add to the community tree artwork in the PICA Hub. While you’re here, see if you can also find these things in Emily’s artwork:  Ngaangk— ‘mother’ and ‘sun’  and Bilya— ‘river’ and ‘umbilical cord’ .

Every Saturday, PICA offers a free Drop In Session in our PICA Hub from 12–3pm where visitors of all ages can sit with one of our team and learn more about our hands-on artist designed activities. Our team  will share tips about art making, demonstrate various techniques and have a chat about the importance of slow making and creativity in the gallery and at home. No need to register, drop in and out as you wish.

About the artist

Emily Rose is a mother, visionary and fourth 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.

Supporters

The PICA Hub is supported by our Community Engagement Partner, the City of Perth.

City of Perth, City of Light