Emily is a self-taught acrylic artist from Edinburgh with a keen eye for detail and a passion for capturing the beauty of everyday life. Her work is driven by observation, whether it's people-watching, reading, or simply absorbing the world around her. These quiet moments of stillness allow ideas to surface naturally, often sparked by a single inspiration that evolves into a series. Meditation plays a key role in Emily’s creative process, helping her translate subtle, everyday experiences into expressive, thought-provoking paintings.
Though her subject matter shifts, Emily’s work is always connected by a central thread: an invitation to pause, notice the hidden beauty in the ordinary, and find a sense of stillness in a fast-moving world. Each series she creates stems from a distinct source of inspiration, yet together, they form a cohesive exploration of the fleeting moments that make up our daily lives.
Emily Martin
Exhibitions
Liberation Gallery - March 2025
Inverarity gallery - March 2025
The Holy Art Gallery, London - March 2024
The Holy Art Gallery, London - Feb 2024
56 st Stevphens Street, Edinburgh - December 2021
Bricklane Gallery, London - June 2021