Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

Rosie Emerson
Aquila, Round cyanotype on paper, white box frame, romantic vintage looking nude

2014

About the Item

Rosie Emerson, born in 1981, is a contemporary artist working almost exclusively on representing the female form. Emerson’s figures draw reference from archetypes old and new, from Artemis to the modern day super model, each solitary figure, an allegory of her own fantasy. Interested in surface, the interplay between photography and painting. Emerson’s works are playful constructs; Photography is used, not as a device for capturing reality but for creating romanticised optical illusions. Inspired by her love of theatre, performance, shrines and rituals, she uses lighting, costume, set and prop making, alongside printmaking and painting to create other worldly one off pieces. Her photography is inspired by both the drama of the baroque, and ethereal qualities of Pre Raphaelite works. Other important influences include late medieval and renaissance paintings, Japanese prints, and magical realist literature. Emerson’s screen-prints use unusual materials including charcoal powder, ash and saw dust to shift the focus of printmaking from accuracy and replication to the creation of unique, hand-finished prints with subtle texture. She explains ‘By combining photography with painting it allows me to balance energy and precision, and create something, which despite hours of planning will still surprise me in its results.’ Her recent Cyanotype works enable her to montage objects with real size photographic negatives. Using UV light from the sun to expose objects and images directly on to the sensitized surface, the works are often hand painted or gilded with gold leaf. Emerson describes ‘the technique itself has an element of magic about it, it also a wonderful discovery to be able to combine painting, collage and photography in this way’’. Emerson’s work is widely collected and exhibited both in the UK as well as internationally, through galleries, art fairs and museums. She has also worked with brands and individuals including Harvey Nichols, The Ivy Club, Sony, Triumph Underwear, Redbull, P&O Cruises, and Annoushka jewelry .Her work has also been featured in Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Another Magazine, The Financial Times Magazine and The Sunday Times Style Magazine. In 2014, she was invited to be Artist in residence at Somerset House as part of The National Open Art Competition and was commissioned by Hackney WickED Arts Festival to create a new world record by making the world’s largest Cyanotype photograph, the final artwork measuring 46.8 sq metres. In 2015 she was awarded the Bridgeman Studio Award and took part in the Young Masters Art Prize, exhibiting her works alongside old masters at Sphinx Gallery in London.
  • Creator:
    Rosie Emerson (1981, British)
  • Creation Year:
    2014
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU64031908423
More From This SellerView All
  • Semi Nude and Blue Knit, from the “Bright Bodies” photography series
    By Mira Loew
    Located in Dallas, TX
    MIRA LOEW (b 1984, Vienna) Austrian born, Mira Loew began her journey as a photographer and filmmaker with audio-visual media training at the Federal Graphic Institute in Vienna, at...
    Category

    2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

    Materials

    C Print, Photographic Paper, Polaroid

  • Orange Knit with Clasped Hands, figurative and feminine photography, Mira Loew
    By Mira Loew
    Located in Dallas, TX
    MIRA LOEW (b 1984, Vienna) Austrian born, Mira Loew began her journey as a photographer and filmmaker with audio-visual media training at the Federal Graphic Institute in Vienna, at...
    Category

    2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

    Materials

    C Print, Photographic Paper, Polaroid

  • Azul Azul, figurative and feminine photography, Mira Loew, Bright Bodies series
    By Mira Loew
    Located in Dallas, TX
    MIRA LOEW (b 1984, Vienna) Austrian born, Mira Loew began her journey as a photographer and filmmaker with audio-visual media training at the Federal Graphic Institute in Vienna, at...
    Category

    2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

    Materials

    C Print, Photographic Paper, Polaroid

  • Hands on Red, by Mira Loew, from the “Bright Bodies” photography series
    By Mira Loew
    Located in Dallas, TX
    MIRA LOEW (b 1984, Vienna) Austrian born, Mira Loew began her journey as a photographer and filmmaker with audio-visual media training at the Federal Graphic Institute in Vienna, at...
    Category

    2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

    Materials

    C Print, Photographic Paper, Polaroid

  • Audrey Hepburn, mixed media limited edition fashion inspired unique screen print
    By Rosie Emerson
    Located in Dallas, TX
    Rosie Emerson returns to her elongated trademark style for the release of a brand new Audrey Hepburn print. Emerson has developed her very own technique to make these to prints using charcoal powder instead of ink, these print have a soft look and light texture to them, the powder is fixed with layers of fixative and also a UV varnish so they are protected for the years to come. Elevating the iconic Audrey Hepburn these prints unite hand painted elements, collaged found wire, diamonds and star constellations all in her monochrome style. A small edition of just 20, each print will vary slightly due to her unique technique, they come signed and edition in pencil and embossed with an artists stamp. Rosie Emerson, born in 1981, is a contemporary artist working almost exclusively on representing the female form. Emerson’s figures draw reference from archetypes old and new, from Artemis to the modern day super model, each solitary figure, an allegory of her own fantasy. Interested in surface, the interplay between photography and painting. Emerson’s works are playful constructs; Photography is used, not as a device for capturing reality but for creating romanticised optical illusions. Inspired by her love of theatre, performance, shrines and rituals, she uses lighting, costume, set and prop making, alongside printmaking and painting to create other worldly one off pieces. Her photography is inspired by both the drama of the baroque, and ethereal qualities of Pre Raphaelite works. Other important influences include late medieval and renaissance paintings, Japanese prints, and magical realist literature. Emerson’s work is widely collected and exhibited both in the UK as well as internationally, through galleries, art fairs and museums. She has also worked with brands and individuals including Harvey Nichols, The Ivy Club, Sony, Triumph Underwear, Redbull, P&O Cruises, and Annoushka jewelry...
    Category

    2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

    Materials

    Rag Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Screen

  • Parade, hand-finished cyanotype on paper, with pressed flowers and gold leaf
    By Rosie Emerson
    Located in Dallas, TX
    Rosie Emerson, born in 1981, is a contemporary artist working almost exclusively on representing the female form. Emerson’s figures draw reference from archetypes old and new, from Artemis to the modern day super model, each solitary figure, an allegory of her own fantasy. Interested in surface, the interplay between photography and painting. Emerson’s works are playful constructs; Photography is used, not as a device for capturing reality but for creating romanticised optical illusions. Inspired by her love of theatre, performance, shrines and rituals, she uses lighting, costume, set and prop making, alongside printmaking and painting to create other worldly one off pieces. Her photography is inspired by both the drama of the baroque, and ethereal qualities of Pre Raphaelite works. Other important influences include late medieval and renaissance paintings, Japanese prints, and magical realist literature. Emerson’s screen...
    Category

    2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

    Materials

    Rag Paper

You May Also Like
  • "Untitled 2 (Mustang)" Photography 24" x 32" inch Edition of 7 by Larsen Sotelo
    By Larsen Sotelo
    Located in Culver City, CA
    "Untitled 2 (Mustang)" Photography 24" x 32" inch Edition of 7 by Larsen Sotelo From the Mustang series Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finish ...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography

    Materials

    Rag Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée

  • "Geometry of Color N3" Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 3/10 by Lika Brutyan
    By Lika Brutyan
    Located in Culver City, CA
    "Geometry of Color N3" Photography 40" x 30" inch Edition 3/10 by Lika Brutyan "Geometry of Color N 3" Original photography by Lika Brutyan from the ""Geometry of Color" series A...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography

    Materials

    Archival Pigment, Rag Paper

  • "Line Hotel Nr 1" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition of 20 by Lika Brutyan
    By Lika Brutyan
    Located in Culver City, CA
    "Line Hotel Nr 1" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition of 20 by Lika Brutyan Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Not Framed. Ships in a tube. Lika Brutyan is Ameri...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography

    Materials

    Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

  • "Meet Me in Paris" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition of 20 by Lika Brutyan
    By Lika Brutyan
    Located in Culver City, CA
    "Meet Me in Paris" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition of 20 by Lika Brutyan Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Not Framed. Ships in a tube. Lika Brutyan is Amer...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography

    Materials

    Archival Pigment, Rag Paper

  • "Untouched 1" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition 2/20 by Lika Brutyan
    By Lika Brutyan
    Located in Culver City, CA
    "Untouched 1" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition 2/20 by Lika Brutyan Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Not Framed. Ships in a tube. Lika Brutyan is American p...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography

    Materials

    Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

  • "Femme Du Canyon" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition of 20 by Lika Brutyan
    By Lika Brutyan
    Located in Culver City, CA
    "Femme Du Canyon" Photography 28" x 20" inch Edition of 20 by Lika Brutyan Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Not Framed. Ships in a tube. Lika Brutyan is Ameri...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography

    Materials

    Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Recently Viewed

View All