Having never been one for eye contact, I would take to looking at everything else around me as a kid. My art today is a strong reflection of that as I strive to capture the beauty in the mundain, the overlooked, and the quiet things.
Duality In Black and White
Emma Liou 2024
“Use and Consequence”
“Peace and Chaos”
“Creation and Distruction”
For these works, I was tasked to create a black and white three piece series on duality in any form, and the first thing that came to me was fire. Fire is so many things: light, heat, hope, tragedy, birth, destruction, and these three acrylic paintings represent that.
Why Paint This?
My paintings are all very personal to me, but this one was the first of many that set me on the path of painting the beauty I see in my everyday life. This was the first instance where I photographed something ordinary, my feet in the rainy school parking lot, and made it into a display of detail and beauty.
Body Memory
Emma Liou 2024
This is a three piece series on body memory. My high school experience was most definitely not the typical one, but going to an arts school was a blessing of inspiration for me. With creation and creativity constantly surrounding me, it was easy for me to find inspiration for these pieces through my peers. These acrylic paintings represent the muscle memory and skill that is so deeply integrated into the arts that it is often overlooked.