Emma Kenny

Emma is a British contemporary artist, born and raised in London.
Predominantly a portrait painter, she finds inspiration through human connection and seeks to celebrate the beauty in humanity.

Emma took the leap in becoming a full-time artist during the pandemic, after her job in the events industry was made redundant. Proudly self-taught, she chose not to study Art academically after A Level, but still carried on painting and took on portrait commissions throughout her previous career.

Although her early work almost solely comprises of celebrity portraiture, namely musicians and cult figures, in more recent years her portfolio is vast and varied in subject matter and style. Across all bodies of work, Emma’s joy for life is as apparent as it is infectious.

Emma is fascinated by the unpredictability of human behaviour, from brief glances to the impermanence of facial expressions. She uses a mixture of unconventional, abrupt and spontaneous painting techniques, often revealing the physicality of the process in the final piece, as well as adopting a more intricate approach to create that beautiful contrast between harmony and chaos.

Always one to thrive on larger scales, in 2022 Emma began painting murals. Within a few months...

self-taught.

Upcoming events:

The Other Art Fair | October 2024
Lee Green Open Studios | November 2024