Emilia is a multi-disciplinary artist currently residing in Krakow, Poland. Having been active as a creator of sketches, paintings, and other forms of art at a young age, art has been an important part of her life.
To Emilia, art is a doorway or a portal through which humans can convey emotions from one person to another. In this way, art can be a way of communicating deeper emotions and thoughts we don’t always discuss in daily life. Art is supposed to be a statement or an experience and thus Emilia embraces often visceral and bold themes in her art.
But everyone will find something personal in her work, and this is what makes art truly a unique way of communicating through symbology. And it’s always interesting to Emilia how her works move people.
Emilia Smaradina’s Earliest inspirations and admiration
The earliest work of Art Emilia can be cited as a source of wonder and inspiration was the forest spirit or “Shishigami” resembling a great elk buck with a multitude of antlers made of plants and an eerie humanoid face in the movie “Princess Mononoke” by Hayao Miyazaki.
This Japanese anime left an indelible mark on Emily and kicked off her sense of wonder and artistry. The profound fascination with fantasy elements and the unknown has never left her and is reflected in her art.
Other influences would be Yoshitaka Amano & Even Amundsen.
Emilia Smaradina’s Artistic development and style
Emilia has always been strongly influenced by the goth culture as well and some of her artwork can thus be described as a bit “dark” or “spooky” next to the fantasy elements which pervade her works on canvas. There is also often a sensual undercurrent in her works. Her works of art evoke many emotions and give the viewer a sense of intimacy and sometimes a little perturbation.
Her main art form is oil paint on canvas, which is not the only medium she works with. She also produces tattoos and designs a line of clothing based on her designs.
Emilia’s media of art from the canvas to the tattoo gun
While Emilia started out sketching. It soon evolved to canvases with oil paintings and later on human skin. The human body is one of the most precious possessions you own so adorning it with a work of art is a deeply personal expression. Read more about how Emily can help to conceptualize and tailor your tattoo.
Clothing for those looking for something less permanent than a tattoo
While the skin is permanent and a great way of having a statement or vision set in stone. Not everyone is ready for this level of commitment, so a clothing line is also available for people who love Emilia’s style or would like to support this artist.