A Chicago native, Emmy has always been inspired by her hometown city's unique blend of style, story, and character, which has served as a backdrop and canvas throughout much of her creative career. 

Emmy kickstarted her career with a BFA in visual communications from the Illinois Institute of Art, later parlaying it into a creative position in advertising at one of Chicago's marquee agencies. There she earned her commercial stripes in branding and packaging before breaking away to pursue work as an independent artist. She's since spent the past decade adorning public spaces across Chicago and beyond while continuing to nurture her studio practice. And with current work that includes everything from illustration, lettering, and canvas work to branding, packaging, and murals, she continues to evolve both her mediums and methods. 

At the center of her eclectic and diverse portfolio are a whole host of creative partnerships with iconic brands such as Sharpie, Chicago Bulls, Lululemon, Yeti, RedBull, Delta, T-Mobile, Jeni's Ice Cream, Vital Proteins, Foxtrot and Soho House. They tap Emmy for her signature style, which is both extroverted and introspective. She employs fresh colors, intentional layering, and emotive line work to create one-of-a-kind elemental experiences that drive wonder, spark connection, and encourage presence.

To date, her work has lived in a host of iconic public spaces from Times Square to Miami's Wynwood Art District and beyond. And while her scope continues to expand, so does her artistic vision. Her current studio practice is focused on the concept of the Inner Child, highlighting the joy, spontaneity, and fearlessness synonymous with our younger selves. This work serves as a visual journey back to self where our purest forms of playfulness, creative confidence, and imagination come forward. 

With her eyes on the horizon, Emmy welcomes all inquiries. 
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Press 2023
NewCity

Education
BFA, The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago 2007

Awards
Glenbard West Distinguished Alumni Award 2021

Clients
Sharpie, Google, Ulta Beauty, Lululemon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chicago Bulls, Coach, T-Mobile, Yeti, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Foxtrot, Soho House, Vital Proteins, Mariano’s, Chicago Blackhawks, Sterling Bay, Delta, Perrier, RedBull, United Way, Apple, Chicago Fire, Virgin Hotels, Natures Bakery, Brooklyn Boulders, Colossal Media, Dark Matter Coffee, Kimpton Hotels, Jim Beam, Marc Fisher, Saatchi Art, Dollop Coffee Co, Cisco Meraki