I was delighted to be approached by painter Emily Kirkby for a commission to create environmental portraits for her to use for press articles, and online with her artist representation Smithson Projects. I could happily fill my house with Emily's beautiful, vibrant work, so it was a joy to be in her studio, and experience the space in which she works.
"There is a distinct feeling of tranquillity that exudes from Emily Kirby’s paintings; women sit together in the grass, or by the water, talking, drinking, reading, dancing. There is an ease to their bodies, and a palpable sense of connection that exudes from each canvas. However, Kirby’s work isn’t simply about leisure, it runs deeper than that, capturing something delicately rooted in the intimacy of female relationships."
It's a beautiful, light filled space, which also has a handy mezzanine, so it was great to be able to explore a variety of angles, and shoot through the window and also from above.
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