About Me

I am an artist and designer with a love for intricate details, bold colours, and storytelling through imagery. I attained an honours degree in Graphic Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, where I developed a strong foundation in composition, colour theory, and visual communication. My work blends traditional and digital techniques, resulting in richly layered pieces that invite closer inspection.

Two major themes in my work are legacy and escapism. Legacy appears in the sentimental objects, nostalgic motifs, and cultural references I incorporate—many inspired by my granny Vera and great granny Pussy Tabbykins, whose homes were filled with vibrant patterns, porcelain figurines, and cherished keepsakes. These influences shape my exploration of what we inherit, both tangible and intangible.

Escapism is something I have conflicting feelings about, and I explore both its beauty and its complexities in my work. My Meditation Symphonies create dreamlike spaces filled with colour and fantasy, offering a retreat from reality. But is escape always a good thing? Through my art, I invite the viewer to consider where nostalgia, imagination, and reality intertwine.

My work is a place of contemplation, curiosity, and delight—an invitation to step into a world both familiar and fantastical.

Emma

Emma’s Artist C.V.

Exhibitions & Events

August 2023: Pittenweem Arts Festival, Pittenweem

March 2022: Borders Art Fair, Kelso

September 2021: Art Gemini Prize, Exhibitionist Hotel, South Kensington, London

April 2014: Bachelor of Art & Design, Duncan of Jordanstone, College of Art & Design, University of Dundee

Awards

VAA Art500 International 2025: Shortlisted Artist

Visual Artists Association, Artist of the Year Award 2025: Longlisted Artist

Visual Art Open 2025: Longlisted Artist

Dundee Dyer Award for Best Use of Colour 2014

Memberships

Visual Artists Association

Kirkcaldy Art Club

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