Emma Henry is a modern pop artist, whose paintings mix her ethnic roots with her love of people. Described best as portraiture without the blending, her style is uniquely simple, yet pops off of the canvas. Her work is largely inspired by her time spent participating in the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020, and she often finds muses in the people around her. With idols in art like Paige Ough, and Robert Bateman, it is hard to believe that animals and realism were where she started. Her journey has led her to faces, and the personalities behind them.
She has exhibited her work in art shows across British Columbia, and has paintings hang privately in collections in Canada, the United States, and South Africa. Mixing portraiture with pop art, Emma brings faces to life, and has them jump out at the viewer from afar.
Style
Aiming to capture the beauty in the faces of everyday people, her work could be anyone, whether it be a celebrity that is easily recognizable, or someone Emma has only just seen on the street.
Paintings
£475.00
This painting captures the beauty of a black woman, and is one of the few that features so much colour.
Paintings
£445.00
Inspired by my relationship with my sister, this painting depicts two women, one looking over the other’s shoulder.
Paintings
£355.00
Inspired by one of my favourite artists, this paint depicts singer Moses Sumney, with his hair tied into a tower of Locs balancing on his head.
Paintings
£355.00
With bright stripes on her face, this portrait seems almost 3D against a leaf green background.
Paintings
£380.00
Inspired by my own mocha skin, this painting depicts a beautiful woman, holding herself close.
Paintings
£315.00
Inspired by Bantu Knots, this portrait jumps off of a baby pink background, while capturing beautiful gold hoop earrings.
Paintings
£380.00
Inspired by a love for silhouettes, this painting features a metallic gold flower earring.
Paintings
£495.00
This painting captures artist Rihanna, with inspiration stemming from our shared roots, and Bajan culture.
Paintings
£320.00
Inspired by my own shaved head, this painting combines my usual monochrome style with hints of gold, to jump off of a deep emerald background.
Paintings
£420.00
Inspired by my own heritage, this painting captures the beauty of black men, with a streak of colour to make things pop.