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Emma Cousin
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Emma Cousin at the Art House in 2018
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| Born | 1986 (age 38–39) Yorkshire, England
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| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Ruskin School of Art |
| Known for | Painting |
Emma Cousin (born in Yorkshire on March 8, 1986) is a British artist. She is known for her unique paintings. Her art often mixes shapes and figures. She uses bright colors in her work.
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About Emma Cousin
Emma Cousin grew up in Yorkshire, England. She studied art at the Ruskin School of Fine Art. This school is part of the University of Oxford. She finished her studies in 2007. Today, Emma lives in Peckham and works in London.
Her paintings often show parts of the human body, like arms or legs. She combines these with geometric shapes. Her art can be seen in many galleries. These include the Transition Gallery and the House of St Barnabas in London.
Emma's work has been part of many group shows. She has also had her own solo exhibitions. One of her recent solo shows was called Leg Up. It took place at Lewisham Arthouse in London.
Besides creating art, Emma Cousin also teaches. She shares her knowledge at places like Milton Keynes Arts Centre. She also teaches at Sotheby's Institute of Art in London. This shows she is both an artist and a teacher.
One of her paintings, PythonIcing, sold for $25,897 USD. This happened at an auction in London in 2023.
Exhibitions and Shows
Emma Cousin has shown her art in many places. She has been part of both group exhibitions and solo shows.
Solo Exhibitions
- 2018: Leg Up at Lewisham Arthouse, London.
- 2017: Aids to Living at DOLPH Projects, London.
Group Exhibitions
- 2018: Survey, a traveling show that visited London, Cardiff, Liverpool, and Newcastle.
- 2017: Silk Room at The House of St Barnabas, London.
- 2016: The ING Discerning Eye Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London.
- 2015: Lucy in the Sky at Transition Gallery, London.
Awards and Recognition
Emma Cousin has received awards for her artistic talent.
- 2018: Jerwood Visual Arts Survey award.
- 2016: Marmite Painting Prize.
Emma as a Curator
Emma Cousin has also helped organize art shows. This is called being a curator.
- 2016: Its Offal at ArtHouse1, London.
- 2014: The British Line at Robin Katz Gallery, London.
- 2015—2017: Bread and Jam, a series of seven exhibitions in London.
