Who am I?
Emma Pattemore
My name is Emma Pattemore, also going by Butturbum, I am an independent Artist born in 2003 from North Queensland Australia. Pursuing Art professionally has been my ultimate dream since I was 12 and I have been drawing ever since I was 2 years old. As a person living with ASD, PTSD, ADD, BPD and anxiety and depression I’ve combined my experiences and thoughts within my art practice to create my own unique style of surrealist acrylic paintings that aims to uplift, connect and motivate the viewer to face the strange and confusing parts within themselves.
2005
Since Birth
I have been drawing ever since I could pick up a pen. At 2-years-old I was already drawing faces.
2007
First Art Exhibition
At 4 years old had my very first art exhibition at an official Art Gallery in Mackay known as Artspace.
2007
Drew Hatsune Miku before I even knew who she was
When I was 4-years-old I had drawn a picture that looks like Hatsune Miku in May 2007. This was 3 months before Hatsune Miku was even invented. It was my destiny to be a Hatsune Miku fan drawing her before she even lived inside our wifi.
2013
Published Author and Illustrator at Age 10
When I was in grade 5 I won an Australia wide children's book competition, I came 1st place in my age bracket (grade 4-6) and 1st place in the open section against adults. My book was published and put in school's Australia wide, and I went on the news, radio, and did a reading at my local library.
2014
Second Publication
Published my second book as the official illustrator of the second prize winner of the Hector Book competition.
2015
Won a State-Wide Art Competition
I won an Award hosted by the Independent Education Union of the Queensland and Northern Territory branch in the Grade 7-8 category!
2019
Artist Recidency at GOMA
In grade 10, 2018, I was selected from applications statewide for a 3 day artist residency at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) Queensland Australia. I was flown out from my rural town to participate in a program ran by exhibiting professional artists to develop my skills, using University facilities and equipment.
2022
First Exhibition as an Adult
My first official exhibition as an adult with the Street View Art Gallery…. Yadayayydyayyaydya add ur own description
2025
Now!
Having survived my teenage years and tormenting personal life events I’ve launched my art business at 22 years old. Even if it doesn’t do well, I can die happy knowing I tried. I’m ready to put my all into it and see where it will take me next.