Meet Emily Colvin

We had the good fortune of connecting with Emily Colvin and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Emily, how do you think about risk?
Risk is a big part of the artist’s process and it’s thrilling. The more risks you take, the more opportunity you are giving your process to grow strong. When I have an idea, I’m very motivated to see it through. It’s a beautiful thing to invest in yourself and your ideas. I would encourage anyone to calculate their moves wisely, use all the resources this modern world offers, and just jump right in. Ideas have to come to life. Work ethic is very important. If I push the limits, I am available to endless discovery. Pull the trigger! Action!!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I just have a lot of feelings inside of me and art is my outlet. I have these ideas of things that make me feel better when I’m sad or something that would excite me on a dull day. I am super inspired by music and rhythms and beats. I love dancing while I paint and being a little bit bad. I break and tear things apart. I try not to throw anything away and put it to use in some way. The thing I am the proudest and most excited about is how much the world is changing and growing. Technology is so cool and mixing that with more traditional styles is comforting. keeping a modern meditation of your craft and learning how to use technology to reach anyone in the world is so inspiring.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Griffith Park trails, Playa del Rey, and The Grove farmers market. A lot of places are still closed due to Covid 19 and unfortunately many won’t be reopening. It’s pretty easy to spend a lot of money in Los Angeles so all I have to say where ever you end up, try and support local businesses.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I have been blessed with a squad of people that have supported me and my art. I thank Bryan Aleman from MOONBUSMUSIC, being near your progress has always inspired me and I am so grateful to learn from you. Thank you to Farida Amar from SOVO//. There are some friends I call family and you are one. Your support in every step of my career has been a game-changer, love from the bottom of my heart. I also thank Leo Feroletos and Tina Aldatz from Six Summit Galley. I am so happy with the representation of your gallery and all the opportunities you have exposed me to. Many others like my Mom and Dad and aunts and uncles, and grandparents, friends, colleagues, neighbors, acquaintances, and strangers alike.

Website: https://www.projectsatlarge.com/

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Image Credits
@kartsiephotography, Kristi Kace @headkace_ and the male model is Colby Church.