Description
‘Jellyqueen’ by Emily Tsai
Artist: Emily Tsai
Title: ‘Jellyqueen’
Medium: Acryla gouache on paper
Dimensions: 11″ x 8″
Framing: Unframed
Year of Creation: 2023
About the Artwork:
“This piece is an experimentation of smaller work on paper that I want to explore. I used acryla gouache as well as colored pencil, which has allowed me to be more tactile with the creation of this piece rather than using only acrylic paint as I typically do.
I am also continuing to explore the use of thicker and bolder graphic lines in my pieces as a way of giving our eyes a break from the sea of detailed photos, videos, and text we constantly see on our screens every day. I also enjoy painting with bright colors because it gives me a break from my constant use of muted tones in my regular fashion, photography, and graphic designs.” – Emily Tsai
About the Artist:
(Artist Bio)
Emily Tsai grew up drawing and painting in the Bay Area. She studied traditional Chinese brush painting and other media all throughout her adolescent years. She received her BA in studio art at UC Irvine and AA in graphic design at the Art Institute of Orange County. Shortly after, she moved to Los Angeles, a city that continues to inspire her.
Emily currently works mainly in acrylics because of its versatility. She explores the delicate line work of Chinese brush painting blended with the graphic shapes and vibrant colors inspired by her study of design. Her compositions often contain subject matter common in traditional Chinese paintings, including certain flowers and animals. She often explores ideas of ephemeral pleasures and loss of innocence; objects in her pieces are often in the process of melting away. Currently, she is based in Los Angeles where she spends her days painting and exploring new parts of the city.