This Holiday Season, Emma Lewisham introduces two limited-edition Holiday Gift Sets with packaging specially designed by one of New Zealand’s most distinguished and internationally recognised artists, Judy Millar. Judy is celebrated globally for her ground-breaking work which unites an abstract and dynamic expression of colour, form and texture.
At the core of the partnership lies a profound alignment of values and a shared philosophy of innovation. Emma Lewish-am’s approach fundamentally challenges traditional beauty industry norms by proving that true luxury can be simul-taneously science-led, circular designed, and underpinned by unwavering integrity and purposeful innovation. Sim-ilarly, Millar has been a pioneer in her field, becoming one of the first New Zealand abstractionists to achieve global recognition.
Millar’s work has been showcased at the prestigious Venice Bi-ennale and exhibited in major galleries worldwide, from the Art Gallery of New South Wales to Kunstmuseum St Gallen in Switzerland. Her bold, gestural paintings have redefined contemporary abstract art, challenging conventional notions of scale, movement, and materiality while establishing New Zealand’s presence on the global art stage. Millar embodies the same commitment to excellence without compromise that defines the Emma Lewisham philosophy.
“Partnering with Judy Millar is an honour. She is someone I deeply admire for her genuinely revolutionary thinking and unwavering integrity and the values she embodies. Like us, she believes that true excellence comes from questioning ev-ery creative decision and never compromising on principles. Our Holiday Gift Sets are a reflection of what we both believe: that the most meaningful and purposeful work creates a last-ing, positive impact. This is the new definition of luxury,” says Emma Lewisham, Co-Founder and Creative Director.
Judy describes her philosophy as inseparable from how she lives: “As I live, I make, I do. This philosophy has shaped my nearly four decades of off-grid living. I’ve revisited every part of my studio practice, from materials to waste, to reduce impact, and I’ve found that the more consciously I work, the more intensity my work holds. That’s what I recognise in Emma Lewisham: a belief that how you create is inseparable from what you create.”
On the Holiday Gift sets and her collaboration with Emma Lewisham, Judy continues: “The work transforms giving into something intentional. Skincare is a daily ritual of care, and I wanted the packaging to carry that same intimacy. Knowing my work will be part of those moments feels deeply meaning-ful. My hope is that when people receive these sets, they feel they’re holding something special: a gesture of intention, care and deep respect for both the giver and the receiver.”
