Emma Kelly

Emma has worked full time in the animation industry for over 20 years. She completed the VCA postgraduate diploma in animation in 1994 before commencing her professional career. 

She has covered many aspects of animation, from 3D and computer games to traditional hand-drawn films, gaining experience on many different visual styles of animation and techniques.

Emma has been employed on many 2D animation programs from television series work to apps for iOS, documentaries and feature films – most notably Sarah Watts’ award-winning film Look Both Ways, the animated feature Dogstar – A Christmas in Space directed by Scott Vanden Bosch, and the beautifully crafted Recorder Queen for Music Films directed by Sophie Raymond. 

Also, in the exhibition space Emma has led a small group of animators to create a short film about architect Marion Mahony Griffin and her original designs for Canberra. This is screened as a permanent exhibition at the National Capital Authority in Canberra.

Illustration is also an integral part of Emma’s art practice. Focusing on scientific and detailed natural history subjects, Emma has a lot of patience and attention to detail. She enjoys being in nature and this love for the outdoors and the environment, whether it’s the beach or the forest, is always reflected in her work.