bethan ester is a self taught visual artist whose watercolour painting embodies her relational art practice.

bethan was born on Wurrundjeri Country and now lives in Berlin. They studied at the University of Melbourne and graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Indigenous studies. bethan approached her time studying with a desire to learn about the mutliple histories and stories of Wurundjeri Country, Australia. Now, their learning is based in international solidarity with Indigenous peoples strengths, and struggles, globally. bethan continues to want to understand the ways we feel disconnected from the Land, Animals Spirit and the systems that shape our relationship to placemaking.

bethan has come to know a philosophy and way of seeing the world through her studies: one where our world is animate, living, breathing, inherently relational, but also deeply political. It’s this philosophy that drives their art practice. Her artwork is both political and personal. It holds messages of love, tells stories that embrace different viewpoints and values caring to and with others and the environment. Their watercolour paintings are uniquely dynamic. She layers colour and plays with texture to create works that dance and capture the intricacies of each story she tells.

To commission a work, please get in touch via email. Otherwise you can peruse bethan’s Instagram or select works.

If you’re interested in bethan’s full list of works, please reach out for the password protected folio.