Rosie Emerson

Lyra, by Rosie Emerson, Hand-painted cyanotype on paper, white box frame

2015

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This gorgeous artwork on paper was created initially with a screen print base of the model, then Rosie hand finishes the work with a unique splash and painted composition. Some call them Unique Prints. The base image is only used 12 times and this is the AP 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...

"Untitled 2" (En Rouge) Photography Edition of 7 45" x 30" in by Larsen Sotelo Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finish 32” X 24” inch Limited ...

"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 ...

"Untitled 1" (Mustang) Original photography Edition 2/7 by Larsen Sotelo Untitled 1 From the Mustang series Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin fi...

"Untitled 3" (En Rouge) Photography Edition 1/7 32" x 24" in by Larsen Sotelo FRAMED Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finish 32” X 24” inch Li...

"Untitled 1" (En Rouge) Photography Edition 3/7 32" x 24" in by Larsen Sotelo Giclee (Archival Ink) print on 310G Platine Fibre Cotton Rag w/satin finish 32” X 24” inch Limited Ed...

This large photograph is printed with archival pigmented inks on 100% rag paper. The paper size measures 34 x 50", framed size is 38 x 54". The art is signed on the lower right and...