Rediscover. Recreate.
retrouver (verb) - to find (again) something that was once forgotten
Named after the French verb, “retrouver,” my art is a journey of rediscovery. My collages are a unique blend of the past and present, bringing vintage materials to life in playful, charming ways, inviting you to meet the past anew.
FALL OF MAN (2023)
8 x 10 inches
Reproduction of original work
Printed locally in Wheeling, WV
Original created using upcycled using magazine pages
A mother and daughter in a traditional domestic scene become a visual metaphor of the fall of man and the second wave of feminism. As the daughter reaches for an apple in the refrigerator (representing Eve taking the apple from the Garden of Eden), a glimpse of the future reveals itself, unveiling the rebellious spirit of her generation.
OFFERING (2023)
8 x 10 inches
Reproduction of original work
Printed locally in Wheeling, WV
Original collage from upcycled magazine pages and digital images
Offering captures a timeless narrative: the societal pressure forced on women to maintain their youth and beauty. The cherries, a spring fruit associated with youth and beauty, serve as the subject’s offering against the backdrop of the infamous Rose Window in Paris’s Notre Dame.
A HOME OF HER OWN (2024)
10 x 10 inches
Reproduction of original work
Printed locally in Wheeling, WV
Original created using upcycled using magazine pages
This collage celebrates living life on one’s own terms and advocates for women escaping from societal constraints. The woman featured in the collage defies societal expectations by seeking solace (with her dog) in the cosmos and freeing herself from patriarchal dominance.
Meet Emily
Born and raised in the Mountain State, Emily is a collage artist based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Her art explores themes such as femininity, sexuality, identity, body image, and politics, free from the constraints of the male gaze. Her goal is to encourage viewers to challenge their beliefs, question traditional societal norms, and understand the importance of visual representation.
Listen up!
Music is an essential part of my work. Some songs have inspired individual pieces, while others have influenced my general collage style and themes that I explore. I curated a playlist featuring songs that have inspired me and encapsulate what my art is all about!
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