Emu 'Temporary Escapism' Print Available

Artist: Emu
Title: Temporary Escapism
Medium: 6 Color Screen Print
Size: 67 x 67 cm
Edition: 35
Prices: £350

Emu is a self taught contemporary artist from Osaka Japan whose vibrant mixed media works fuse manga aesthetics with urban street energy. Born in 1983 Emu grew up surrounded by the neon soaked visuals of Japanese pop culture and the raw graffiti that covered city walls. These influences merge in paintings that layer acrylic ink spray paint and collage onto canvas wood and even vintage manga pages. Central to Emus imagery are wide eyed characters whose exaggerated expressions hover between innocence and rebellion. Bold outlines flat color fields and dynamic brushwork create a sense of movement that recalls both classic anime cels and the immediacy of tag art. Emu often incorporates Japanese text and fragmented comic panels inviting viewers to piece together narratives that feel personal yet universally nostalgic.

Recent bodies of work explore themes of identity consumerism and the tension between tradition and modernity in contemporary Japan. Solo exhibitions in Tokyo Kyoto and international fairs have brought Emu a growing global following while collaborative projects with apparel brands and music labels extend the art beyond gallery walls. Whether painting a large outdoor mural or an intimate panel Emu approaches each surface with the same restless curiosity layering translucent glazes and gestural marks until the piece pulses with life. The result is a visual language that speaks to anyone who has ever felt caught between worlds finding beauty in chaos and connection in color.