Emily Tian is an emerging artist and designer based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia, originally from Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa New Zealand. Working primarily in oil painting, her practice focuses on figurative portraiture and intimate depictions of family and everyday life. Drawing on her Chinese heritage, she explores themes of cultural identity, memory, and connection. Tian holds a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design from RMIT University and is currently studying an Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. She was recently a finalist in the fortyfivedownstairs Emerging Artist Award 2026, where she received the People's Choice Award.

Alongside her studio practice, Tian works as a freelance graphic designer, bringing a strong sense of composition and colour to her art. She specialises in marketing design, brand identity, publication design, layout, and illustration. With a particular passion for integrating her artistic skills into innovative design projects. Tian has experience working in agencies servicing clients such as Range Rover, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, 7-11 Australia, Urban Caravans, and more.

For all inquiries please email:
hello@emilytian.com.au