Ashley Emiko
Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou, Persian.
Email: bookings@ashleyemiko.com
Kia ora, I’m Ashley Emiko, an indigenous wahine, visual artist, and creative based in Aotearoa. My mahi toi is a conversation between the lens and the subject, between the viewer and the unseen rope that bind us. I seek to capture more than faces or moments; I seek the essence, the stories that breathe beneath the surface, the emotions that linger long after the shutter clicks.
My work is a celebration of diversity, a reclamation of space for voices too often overlooked. Through my lens, I elevate, weaving cultural heritage into frames that are at once preserved and reimagined, a gentle decolonisation of the visual narrative. I explore connection to te taiao, the contours of identity, the quiet power of self love, and the living resonance of whakapapa.
Everything I create is approached with care, curiosity, and rigor. I am driven by a commitment to excellence, to authenticity, and to crafting work that is not only seen, but felt. My mahi is a bridge between people, cultures, and stories, and a reminder that art is as much about community as it is about creation.
Exhibitions
2024 | For The People - Solo Art Exhibition. Hamilton, New Zealand.
2024 | Mātauranga Vision - Group Art Exhibition. Hamilton, New Zealand.