Emily Pope
Emily Pope (b. 1993, Canada) is a painter living and working in Toronto, Canada. Her work explores the pairing of her body with symbolic elements and settings to amplify her experiences of womanhood. Pope's paintings aim to provide clarity and coherence to the intangible experiences of the human condition, presenting an inward life of daydreams on canvas. By centering herself as the figure in her art, Pope engages in a process of self-exploration and self-expression that creates a deeply personal body of work.
The recurring motif of glass and transparency in Pope's paintings serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of life and the inherent fragility of our existence. Through the interplay of glass with other tender objects such as skin, draping, and pearls, Pope amplifies the vulnerabilities and sensitivities that permeate holistically.
