Emily M Keyishian
Neighborhood: East Bay
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Emily uses abstract patterning within her painting to connect and express feelings of searching for roots and homeland. Tapping into the biological, they convey the internal swirls and movement of our blood and cells while also drawing inspiration from the environment, the repetition of swirls, movement and shapes all around us. We are all searching for home and comfort, Emily hopes these pieces connect to the viewer on a cellular, familiar level. Her family’s Armenian connections to the Middle East through textiles and rugs (pun intended) weaves itself into her work. She is constantly challenging her painting practice to find the balance of beauty and energy.
