Our first artist in residence for the 2025 season: @emmystarbrown .Sharing a sneak peek of her process & views during her stay with us this past week. Well be sharing the final piece soon, on display in our camp artist house. Learn more at wandawega.com/air Weve been fans of her work for some time including a couple of recent collabs with friends and wandawega neighbors @fieldnotesbrand and @bigdeliciousplanet ABOUT:A Chicago native, Emmy has always been inspired by her hometown citys 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 Chicagos marquee agencies. There she earned her commercial stripes in branding and packaging before breaking away to pursue work as an independent artist. Shes 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, Jenis 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 Miamis 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.

May 2, 2025 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram