about!

Emma Merchant is an Ohio and Massachusetts based artist and maker. They primarily work in printmaking, oil paints, and costuming. Their work is grounded in archival research and life writing, and they are currently designing public seating through co-design and disability justice lenses. Generally, their work explores ideas of fragmentation and self-reflection. Emma loves using bright colors and texture in their work, and has an extensive collection of "ugly" earrings.