Emily Tsai grew up drawing and painting in the Bay Area. She studied traditional Chinese brush painting and other media all throughout her adolescent years. She received her BA in studio art at UC Irvine and AA in graphic design at the Art Institute of Orange County. Shortly after, she moved to Los Angeles, a city that continues to inspire her.

Emily currently works mainly in acrylics because of its versatility. She explores the delicate line work of Chinese brush painting blended with the graphic shapes and vibrant colors inspired by her study of design. Her compositions often contain subject matter common in traditional Chinese paintings, including certain flowers and animals. She often explores ideas of ephemeral pleasures and loss of innocence; objects in her pieces are often in the process of melting away. Currently, she is based in Los Angeles where she spends her days painting and exploring new parts of the city.

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EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine

BA Studio Art (2014)

Art Institute of Orange County

AA Graphic Design (2016)

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2019

Perimeter Gallery, Artshare LA, Los Angeles CA

Nothing Cheesy, Thinktank Gallery, Los Angeles CA

MURALS

Anaheim Artwalk, Anaheim CA

Upcoming: 

Dique Art Show, AMP Studio, Highland Park CA (Aug 2nd 2019)

Sexposed, Los Angeles CA (Sept 13 2019)

For commissions or other inquiries, feel free to message her below!