Emma Kohlmann Explained

Emma Kohlmann (born 1989) is an artist based in Western Massachusetts.[1] Her work ranges from drawing and painting to zines, digital art, books and various media. Her primary focus is usually in working with ink and watercolor.[2] [3]

Background and education

Kohlmann grew up in the neighborhood of Riverdale in the Bronx, New York.[4] She often drew as a child and was a ballet dancer until her senior year of high school, when, after working with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, she decided to leave dance.[5] Kohlmann attended Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree.[6] There she studied subjects such as philosophy and feminist theory.

After completing her undergraduate education, Kohlmann began creating zines, which were published with the help of personal friends and acquaintances. In an interview with Amadeus Magazine in 2018, Kohlmann explained the personal nature of her artwork, and cited her home in Florence, MA as a place dominated by liberal ideas and activism which have informed her work. She is able to produce a large and growing volume of work because of the nature of the media she works with.

During spring 2020 Kohlmann took part in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts's Visiting Artists program.[7]

Art and published work

Exhibitions and shows

Listed below are some of Kohlmann's exhibitions, both as a solo artist and as part of various groups.

Solo exhibitions

Group exhibitions

Kohlmann has designed a series of illustrations for at least six Vogue articles published in succession in early 2020.[15]  Also in early 2020, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art acquired a work of Kohlmann's for its permanent collection.[16] [17] Sundrop Cactus also appeared on tickets to the 2017 NY Book Fair.[18]

References

  1. Web site: The Artist Who Specializes in Abstract Nudes. Tsui. Sarah Spellings, Diana. 2018-04-13. The Cut. en-us. 2020-05-20.
  2. Web site: Emma Kohlmann - Sundrop Cactus, 2017. Printed Matter. en. 2020-04-21.
  3. Web site: Leung. Gabrielle. 7 February 2020. Emma Kohlmann's Playful Watercolor Works Allude to Growth & Egalitarianism. 2020-04-21. HYPEBEAST.
  4. Web site: Emma Kohlmann - Artists - Jack Hanley Gallery. www.jackhanley.com. 2020-04-21.
  5. Web site: Khatchadourian. Alex. 2018-10-22. Artist Emma Kohlmann: On A Path of Constant Learning. 2020-04-21. amadeus. en-US.
  6. Web site: Stosuy. Brandon. November 1, 2018. On becoming comfortable with the idea of being an artist. 2020-04-21. thecreativeindependent.com.
  7. Web site: Visiting Artists Program: Emma Kohlmann February 19, 2020. 2019-12-11. PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. en-US. 2020-05-06.
  8. Web site: Juxtapoz Magazine - I Have Considered the Lilies: Emma Kohlmann @ Chandran Gallery, San Francisco. Evan. Editor--. www.juxtapoz.com. en-gb. 2020-04-21.
  9. Web site: Emma Kohlmann - Exhibitions - Jack Hanley Gallery. www.jackhanley.com. 2020-04-23.
  10. Web site: EMMA KOHLMANN: SUN SPOTS 2018. NATIONALE. en-US. 2020-04-23.
  11. Web site: "SECRET FLOWER" EMMA KOHLMANN schedule kit gallery. kit-gallery.com. 2020-04-23.
  12. Web site: SpringBreakNYC. Maake Magazine. en-US. 2020-04-23.
  13. Web site: Maiden Form - Exhibitions - Andrew Edlin Gallery. www.edlingallery.com. 2020-04-23.
  14. Web site: V1 GALLERY AT ART HERNING THIS WEEKEND. V1 Gallery. 2020-04-23.
  15. Web site: Required Reading: The Book That Started, and Ended, It All. Specter. Emma. Vogue. 3 February 2020 . en. 2020-04-21.
  16. Web site: In the Meanwhile…Recent Acquisitions of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Museum of Art. www.sbma.net. 2020-04-21.
  17. Web site: Emma KOHLMANN - Artists - eMuseum. 2020-07-11. collections.sbma.net.
  18. Web site: Printed Matter's NY Art Book Fair 2017 Preview MoMA. The Museum of Modern Art. en. 2020-04-21.

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