Goondiwindi Polo | Emma Pfeiffer

To know Emma Pfeiffer, is to understand her art. Just like the artist, her work is beautiful, considered and full of wonder and awe. 

Growing up in rural New South Wales and later travelling widely, Emma describes art as a form of meditation, a quiet reservoir she has drawn from throughout her life. Those experiences, both expansive and intimate, have shaped a practice grounded in harmony and perspective. Her paintings do not seek to overwhelm, they invite stillness.

Working primarily in acrylic, Emma favours muted tones, rich textures and flowing brushstrokes that soften the edges of memory. Her scenes feel dreamlike and each painting carries with it a personal story, a moment she has lived and chosen to hold onto. Through her work, she hopes to offer that same peace to others.

Emma’s philosophy sits gently in opposition to the pace of modern life. In a world that often feels disconnected from the traditions that once fostered community and joy, she paints reminders — shared tables, open gatherings, shared rituals. Beauty, in her hands, becomes an act of preservation.

Her donated work, Goondiwindi Polo, measures 53.8 x 79.4 cm and is painted in acrylic on canvas, framed in Tasmanian oak. The piece captures the fun and fanfare of country polo.
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