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Emma Schwartz

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Red Hair Is A Sign Of Glory; It Is Found On The Path Of Righteousness

Surreal painting of a woman’s head being grasped by gloved hands, vivid colors throughout.

oil on canvas

An Eye to See

Close-up of a face winking with a yellow star on the cheek, in pink and red tones.

oil on canvas

An Ear to Hear

Close-up painting of a man's ear, sideburn, and hat, with warm, reddish tones.

oil on canvas

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Education

  • MFA Studio Arts, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US
  • BFA Drawing & Illustration, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN, US

Solo Exhibitions

  • The Acts of The Flesh, Storage Space Gallery, Indianapolis, IN, US

Selected Group Exhibitions

  • Here, Now, Warnes Contemporary, New York, NY, US
  • Body Sovereignty, ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL, US
  • Nebraska Now, Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney, NE, US
  • Feet Pics, Ruby/Dakota Gallery, New York, NY, US
  • Slumber Party, Ruby/Dakota Gallery, New York, NY, US
  • GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS, Shug Gallery, Norwich, GB
  • Dress Up, Harsh Collective, Brooklyn, NY, US
  • The Collective, The High Line Nine, New York, NY, US

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