Artist Statement

Emilia Chubb (b.1997).

My paintings aim to be delightfully nostalgic and full of character. I’m inspired by the everyday, whether that be from nosing around cafés and markets for inspiration or wondering around the city at night; each painting aims to grasp the spirit of place using bold, vibrant colours.

I’m fascinated by places and people, and the relationship between the two. I explore ways in which I can encapsulate the beauty of time, location, and memory on an aesthetic and emotional level with my paintbrush.

Each place I paint is spontaneous, the scene must jump out at me with character in passing, I want my paintings to emit an authentic atmosphere and energy, with the overall goal to produce paintings that move with the rhythm and rush of the city.

Early Career and Education Summary:

I graduated in 2020 from the Courtauld Institute of Art, in History of Art, BA (Hons). I also studied Fine Art at UAL, Chelsea College of Art, and have a Foundation Diploma in Fashion and Textiles from UCA.

Exhibitions

RBA Rising Stars 2023; The Other Art Fair, London 2022/23/24; The Affordable Art Fair, Hampstead 2024; Manchester Art Fair and 22/23; Edinburgh Art Fair 2022; and Art Surrey 2023

In 2021, at the beginning of my career I was selected for the group exhibition ‘Threshold’ at D Contemporary Gallery in Mayfair. In 2022, The Other Art Fair in March was almost a sell out show, and I was named as the ‘Director’s Pick’ on Saatchi Art and listed as ‘One to Watch’. I had my painting ‘To Solitude’ shortlisted for the 2022 SWA exhibition at the Mall Galleries & was long listed for the Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter prize in 2022.

In 2023 I was selected as a semi-finalist in the RBA ‘Rising Stars’ Exhibition with my painting ‘Beigel Bake 11pm’. I was also part of the group exhibition ‘London Calling’ at The Brunswick Gallery.

The Other Art Fair, March 2023

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