Emma Digerud-White
Through her vibrant and layered paintings, Emma explores the complexities of human emotion, connection and the inner self.
Cornwall based Emma draws inspiration from her Norwegian family roots as both her mother and uncle were artists. She is largely self-taught with a distinctive style that has been further enhanced through courses at Central St Martins (UAL) and the Newlyn School of Art. Influences also include Pop and Folk Art and more recently Expressionism and Intuitive Portraiture.
“Figures intertwined with dynamic colours and brushstrokes”
Through her vibrant and layered paintings, Emma explores the complexities of human emotion, connection and the inner self. Her work often features figures intertwined with dynamic colours and brushstrokes, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of love, loss, identity and the human condition.
Her works are composed with multiple layers of paint, starting with loose, big expressive brushstrokes or smeared with paint directly from her hands. She often works outside, when possible, where she is free to work to a large scale. She adds depth and areas of definition as the work builds while leaving visible traces of what lies beneath.
Emma's compelling artistic voice has garnered recognition, including appearances on Grayson Perry's Art Club and participation in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, establishing her as a noteworthy presence in the contemporary art scene.
Emma Digerud-White
Figures intertwined with dynamic colours and brushstrokes
