Emily Esterline (Pākehā) is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice explores ritualism, tactility, and unknowing. 

Her projects often consider the tension between mythology and truth, intertwining reflections on time, the cosmic, and divinity while tenderly referring to the self.

Esterline graduated with a BVA (Hons, First Class) from the Dunedin School of Art in 2021. Based in Murihiku, she has contributed to community arts through roles with Arts Murihiku and Art Attic Gallery, and has exhibited in spaces across Aotearoa. 

Selected Exhibitions

2025 Adjectively Religious, pond art project space & gallery, Ōtepoti Aotearoa

2024 YOUR FAITH! Art Attic Gallery, Waihōpai Invercargill

          LOVE, Whare Taupua Community Arts Space, Waihōpai

2023 The Annual, Art Attic Gallery, Waihōpai

         Creatives in the Whare, Whare Taupua Community Arts Space, Waihōpai

2022 Kindling Glints, Wave Art Project Space, Ōtepoti 

2021 Candy Coated, The Dowse Art Museum, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington 

         A Little More Magenta, Dunedin School of Art, Ōtepoti

         SITE21, Dunedin School of Art, Ōtepoti (graduate show)

2020  SITE20, Dunedin School of Art, Ōtepoti (graduate show)

2019  Blemish., Agency Tattoo, Ōtepoti 

         Changing Threads, The Refinery Art Space, Nelson

Education

2021 Dunedin School of Art, Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours), Awarded with First Class Honours

2020 Dunedin School of Art, Bachelor of Visual Arts, Awarded with Distinction

2017 Otago Polytechnic, Certificate in Creative Studies

Arts Engagement

2024/25 Art Attic Gallery, Volunteer Project Curator, Waihōpai 

2023/24 Arts Murihiku, Public Programmer, Waihōpai

2019/21 Blue Oyster Art Project Space, Intern/Volunteer, Ōtepoti

2018/19 @plinth_dunedin, Facilitator