EM ARNO
Painting on walls since she was a kid, calling them murals since 2020. Em Arno is a Perth based Australian artist specializing in painting internal and external murals. She loves joyful, colourful murals with native Australian plants.
Mural Commissions are open.
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Banksias in York
York, WA, 2020
Banksias and New Holland Honey-Eaters hanging out on a shed in the wheatbelt town of York. This mural was challenging due to the ridges in the surface and the large scale and height, but quickly became a favourite murals.
dimensions
time on site
client
~8m x 6m
5 days
private
Theo's Fields
Dianella, WA, 2022
This small but mighty nursery mural is inspired by a wildflower walk in Kings Park. The abstracted fields of wildflowers and other native Australian Plants liven up this reading (and sleeping) nook.
dimensions
time on site
client
2.6m x 2m
3 days
private
Red-Tailed
Fremantle, WA, 2023
This cheerful piece was inspired by the native red-tailed cockatoos and flowering red-eyed wattle in the front garden of this old worker's cottage. This mural was designed to improve wayfinding and the journey to newly renovated stables accommodation on the back of the block, with the added benefit of improving the outlook for the friendly neighbours.
(final photos are coming.)
dimensions
time on site
client
3m x 8m
3 days
private
Kommunity Brew
Lathlain, WA, 2022 & 2023
A mural I love so much I painted it twice! This piece was created for Kommunity Brew, building on the marbling of their flagship four Kombucha flavours. This mural was (unironically, considering the name and company values) a lovely way to connect with the community while painting on the street, with so many interpretations from silk scarf to river of colour. I had so much fun drinking the freshest Kombucha and iced coffees (cold matter) while mixing up a rainbow of colours.
The eagle eyed may spot some differences between photos, part of the mural was repainted after some of the wall was damaged and rebuilt.
dimensions
time on site
client
4.4m x 15m
6 days (+3 to repair)
Kommunity Brew
(grant by Town of Victoria Park)
Nursery Days
Fremantle, Hilton, Karrinyup, Mundaring
WA, 2020-2023
These murals represent a sample of the work I have produced for nurseries, from a moment in the clouds to verge inspired gardens. I love working with clients to develop simple colourful designs children can grow with and enjoy for years to come.
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