Gilda: A Tufted Portrait About the Courage to Live
Would anyone agree with her, she wondered, if she were to say that focusing on being the best version of yourself at all times is… dull?That it’s the flaws and the...
Flâneur (noun).
(One who saunters around observing society.)
I’m Emily, and I’m a self-obsessed flâneur.
I create portraits of fictive people sprung from memories, found images or from people-watching behind dark glasses (a secret speciality of mine).
I love people in general (Not in a creepy way! Keep your pants on!) But people full of quirks, oddities, flaws and unfulfilled dreams, are my favourites.
I'm specifically interested in the modern obsession with self-image and our relationship to health and beauty. (I mean, counting steps? Is that really a healthy usage of our brains' capacity??)
Through my art, I celebrate the ordinary and the beautifully mundane.
You're not alone. I've got your back. I've got your wall.
Interview with artist
What influences do traditional cultures have on your work?
My greatest source of inspiration is just watching people – their facial expressions, their body language, their gait. Before the kids arrived, I could sit at a café or park bench for hours just observing the people around me....
Artist biography
... After five years in Paris (including a term abroad in Krakow, Poland) I graduated with a master’s degree in art direction from the well-known ESAG Penninghen school. And as a plus, I was now fluent in French! Although I loved Paris, and still do, my heart was at home so I headed north back to Sweden...
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Miles: A Flare of Youth, Chaos & Full-Throttle Living
Miles has been told countless times that he is not the centre of the universe — but he has a sneaky suspicion he actually might be. He is all energy,...
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Ralph: The Glitter, the Ache & the Art of Keeping the Party Alive
Ralph knows life is short.Which is precisely why he lives large. He stretches glamour over a thin budget, masking his cracks with charm, wit, and a glass that’s always half-full...
“My husband and I have collected art together for the last 15 years, using a strategy based on a mix of love at first sight and gut feeling. When seeing Emily’s work for the first time on Instagram we instantly knew this was an artist to watch but also that we wanted her art on our walls. She has an instantly recognisable style and her subjects tell a story that grabs your interest at first sight but also keep you wondering. We’re happy to support this amazing artist and look forward to getting to know more of her subjects in the future.“
- Astrid