ABOUT EMMA
Award-winning photographer based in the Tasmanian wilderness
Harnessing the raw beauty and moody spirit of natures' wild landscapes
Studio based in Tasmania’s stunning Huon Valley
Emma Coombes
Artist & Founder of the Elm & the Raven
Photographer, visual artist and creator of the Elm & the Raven. Emma specialises in moody nature photography and Tasmanian Mythic Nature Art.
Her work reveres the wilderness and draws inspiration from ancient landscapes.
She explores myth and storytelling, crafting atmospheres that evoke dreams and a surreal calm.
Background
Emma is an emerging Tasmanian artist specialising in photography and visual arts. Her work captures the untamed beauty of the island’s landscapes, revealing moments of magic in nature.
She has completed a degree in Design with the University of Tasmania securing Honour Roll recognition and has experience working in communications and design.
A recognised talent, Emma was awarded the 2025 Geeveston Art Prize for Photography and selected as a finalist in the 2024 Henry Jones Art Prize. She has exhibited in Tasmania participating in group shows alongside her solo exhibitions.
Solo Exhibitions
Emma’s held her debut solo exhibition ‘DEADWOOD,’ in 2023 at the Huon Valley Artbox and Hub Gallery.
In 2025 she staged her second solo exhibition, ‘Untamed Tasmania: The Wild Natural Heart of Our Island,’ from January to April 2025 at the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery.
A third solo show and new body of work work is scheduled for 2026.
She has featured in interviews with ABC Radio Hobart and Huon News, and was a Huon Valley Council Artbox Artist, highlighting her presence in the Tasmanian arts community.
Emma’s photography dissolves the boundary between reality and imagination, evoking a sense of nostalgia, wonder, and connection to the natural world. Her images, infused with subtle moods and dreamlike qualities, invite viewers to experience the timeless allure of ancient landscapes, remote forests, and hidden wild spaces.
Up Next...
- July 2025 Emma will be participating in a residency at the Henry Jones Art Hotel
- Her third solo show is scheduled for September 2026 in the Packing Room of the Henry Jones Art Hotel.
Ethos
I believe in creativity and inspired action. It’s easy to become passive in our choices. We outsource creativity and joy, and get by on autopilot.
At the Elm & the Raven, I create art that invokes contemplation, that offers magic in the everyday and suggests daring to follow your dreams.
Access the power to define the way you move through the world.
I am filled with a passion and reverence for nature;
Clean air and water, escape, romance, a love of wild things and a quiet rebellion are characteristic of the Elm & the Raven creations.
Creativity
Art invites you to connect to your intuition and to heed the calling of your adventurous heart.
To be creative is to find courage.
100% Tasmanian Owned and Operated
Connect
There are many ways to get in touch with me at the Elm & the Raven. Use the socials, send an email to emma@elmandtheraven.com
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