Emily Joanna Reid is a young Meanjin-based First Nations artist with family connections to the Gamillaroi, Wuthathi & Meriam peoples from New South Wales and North Queensland, Australia. Emily was named after the internationally-acclaimed Aboriginal artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye. As a child Emily Joanna Reid she grew up on the Yugambeh country on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

She developed her love for painting, drawing & sketching and studied visual art during her secondary school years. Emily’s designs incorporate vibrant and colourful palettes which convey a fresh, contemporary Indigenous feel. She works closely with clients to customised designs that authentically represent project needs. This provides an artistic and cultural landscape where past, present and future stories are interwoven and tailormade in a culturally appropriate context.

Emily has a background in hospitality, communication, media and event-planning. She is passionate about working with First Nations mob and assisting others to bring their stories and journeys to life through her art. In recent times, Emily has developed a range of digital artwork and designs that can be used exclusively or under license to promote a range of products and services.