Emelie, originally from Lexington, Kentucky, earned her BFA from the University of Kentucky before moving to the Pacific Northwest to begin her artistic career. After nearly four years in Seattle, she sought new landscapes and rhythms that aligned more closely with her creative process, ultimately settling in Chimayo, New Mexico. Here, Emelie has experienced some of the most formative years of her career, focusing primarily on textiles.

Her studio practice explores the intersections of painting and weaving, with recurring themes of body and landscape relationships, repetition, and isolation. Emelie’s work reflects a deep engagement with both medium and environment, shaped by her experiences in New Mexico’s unique landscape.

Website: www.emelierichardson.com

Instagram: @e_m_e_l_i_e__