Lampshades

Acrylic on Lampshade (2023-2025)

A collection of hand painted lampshades depicting scenes from around Margaret River, Western Australia. After finding a stained lampshade at a flea market, Emily became obsessed with using art to transform waste into treasured items. While living in Margaret River, she collected old lampshades to use as canvases for her work, sharing her love of the region through an unsuspecting set of functional art peices.

Gracetown Bay

The first of the collection. Gracetown, a small costal town situated 20 minutes from Margaret River, was Emily’s temporary residence for her first months in the area. The main bay is a hub for locals and visitors alike, coming to experience the crystal clear waters and world-renowned surf. During the spring, you can see whales passing by as they follow their annual migration routes and witness the colourful bloom of costal flowers. This lampshade captures the beauty of the bay in this transitionary season.

Wanders Through the Bush

Inspired by walks through Yelverton National Park during the lush winter months. In this region, winter brings heavy rains that nourish the land and allow the bush to come to life with dense grasses and wildflowers. Featuring native flora and fauna such as the Red Tailed Cockatoo, an endangered bird endemic to the area.

Storms Brew Swells

An ode to the surf culture and trails along the coast of the Margaret River region’s cape. Life here is dictated by the sway of the seasons. The community is intricately in tune with the natural environment, climate and daily weather patterns. Early mornings bring surfers to the water whereas the afternoon winds calls foilers to sail along the horizon. This lampshade celebrates this rhythm of life and the connection to nature.

Sizzle & Savour

Sipster Hard Seltzer