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Happy Fall!

     I've been continuing to work on paper projects that I began during the pandemic when I was on a little island in Canada. In the meantime, I've been developing some ongoing characters- sometimes paired with text-- and I'm delighted by how naturally they've come to life and how warmly the public responded during the October Brewery Artwalk. There have always been hints in my art about an underlying story, but it's taken time to recognize what that "hook" might be. Now I'm beginning to see how each piece can connect to a larger narrative. My next goal is to create a cohesive body of work where every painting, drawing or sculpture belongs to a shared world- one that draws from my personal experiences, imagination an daily life. (In some ways I've been doing that all along, but this new phase feels more fully intentional. I'm excited to see where it leads.

      Next week I'll head off to the East Coast and will investigate some work at the American Folk Art musuem and Moma  in New York City and the Philadelphia Art Museum for inspiration. Stay tuned and feel free to reach out on Instagram My handle is @emilyelisahalpern    

     Warmly, Emily