Watercolour

Acrylic Paint on 300 gsm Cold Pressed

Artwork Statement

A blue ring box holds two treasured places: a childhood home and the city of Melbourne. Replacing a traditional ring, these miniature landscapes symbolise origins and a life built elsewhere. Connected by a shared sky, the work reflects on migration, memory, and belonging, suggesting that home is not left behind when a new one is found. Instead, both places coexist, linked by affection, experience, and the comforting knowledge that they remain under the same sky.

Artist Bio

Ellie Purnama is a Melbourne-based artist working in watercolour and acrylic. Her practice explores memory, symbolism, and storytelling through detailed compositions inspired by everyday life. A recurring use of gold introduces themes of transformation and value, while her delicate imagery invites viewers to discover meaning and connection within familiar objects and experiences.