Emi Lundblad

Artist Statement

I make art that elicits emotions. Sometimes, I am freeing my own emotions that have been tethered inside me. Other times, I want to engage my viewer. Get them to feel disappointment with the world, reminisce on the past, and experience deep sadness with a glimmer of hope. My personal space at home is very important to me. I include places such as my bathroom, bedroom and kitchen table in my artworks. I like taking my house’s boring walls and plain furniture and bringing them to life in sharp focus and vibrant colors. I also like creating pieces with social and political commentary. I take my verbal complaints about the world and weave them into intricate detailed visual displays. Occasionally, I sprinkle some humor into my works, such as cute animals, exaggerated facial expressions, and interesting titles. I have a preference to create work in more forgiving mediums, such as gouache, pastel, charcoal, graphite pencil and clay.

Artist Bio

Emi Lundblad (He/They) is a 19 year old full-time student at George Mason University. He is also a student at US Arts Center, and has been attending their classes for 12 years. Emi also took digital art and ceramics classes throughout middle school and high school. In 2024, Emi earned the Scholastic Gold Key Award for his digital artwork Baba’s Kitchen.