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Emma Ferreira
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Emma Ferreira walking down the red carpet at the BritWeek Event 2012.
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| Born | 14 December 1975 Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | Otis College of Art and Design, Santa Monica College |
| Known for | Photography, Mixed media, painting |
| Movement | The Reality of my Illusion (TROMI) |
Emma Ferreira (born 14 December 1975) is a British artist, sculptor, and photographer. She is also an entrepreneur and helps others through her charity work. Emma lives and works in Los Angeles, USA, and has her art studio in Culver City, California.
Her artwork has been shown in galleries in big cities like London, Los Angeles, and New York. Her art is known for its bright colors, interesting textures, and a feeling of movement.
Emma has been part of many art shows, over 40 so far! Her art has even been sold at Christie's Auction House in Beverly Hills. She also showed her work at the 55th Biennale in Venice, Italy, which is a very important art event. Emma has been featured in many magazines like Fabrik Magazine and The Malibu Times. She was also in charge of art for BritWeek from 2009 to 2010 and is still involved with the event.
In 2015, Emma was named one of the top 100 inspiring women from Buckinghamshire. This list included famous people like Amal Clooney, Kate Winslet, and even Queen Elizabeth.
One of her sculptures, called Enter Eden, is a special tribute to Apple Inc. and its founder, Steve Jobs.
Emma Ferreira also started her own brands. These include TROMI (which stands for The Reality of my Illusion), Concept House Inc, The Concept Box, and The Concept Collection.
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About Emma's Life
Emma Ferreira was born in Buckinghamshire, England. She grew up as an only child. Her mother is English, and her father has both Indian and Caribbean family roots. From a young age, Emma wanted to explore the world beyond her quiet hometown. This led her to leave art school and travel a lot.
In an interview, Emma said that while learning in school is important, she believes traveling is "the best form of education." She also shared that her travels are what inspire her art and creativity.
Emma has lived in Los Angeles since 1998. She studied art at Otis College of Art and Design and photography at Santa Monica College. It was her photography course that made her love taking pictures even more.
Her Art and Career
Emma Ferreira uses different materials in her art, like acrylic paints, shiny metallic paints, and resins. She also adds special items from her own memories. This unique way of working has quickly caught the eye of art critics and collectors. In an interview, Emma explained that she wants to capture energy in her art. She believes being aware of human energy helps her succeed.
Many companies have bought her artwork. She also has a long list of private collectors, including famous musicians, movie stars, and producers.
Emma's first photography art show in Los Angeles was at the Terrell Moore Gallery. A famous photographer named Bob Richardson helped edit the photos for this show.
What is TROMI?
TROMI is Emma Ferreira's most recent art project. The name stands for "The Reality of my Illusion," and it has also become her own art brand. The main idea behind TROMI is that our dreams can come true if we use the opportunities we have. Emma says these opportunities are freedom, choice, and desire.
Like the idea of existentialism, TROMI focuses on our personal freedom. It highlights that we are responsible for giving our lives meaning. It also encourages us to follow our desires with great passion.
Emma shows this idea in her art by mixing different materials with photography. She has a special way of printing photos onto materials like clear acrylic or glass. She then layers these see-through panels. This makes the picture seem to float and allows you to see it from both sides. This creates an art style that looks light and dream-like. Emma has even created her own names for these art techniques: "Layerism" and "Translayerism."
Layerism and Translayerism
Layerism is a technique Emma uses in most of her art. It means layering different materials, like flat or textured sheets of paper. These papers might have words, phrases, or images on them. By layering them, she creates an effect that mixes careful planning with spontaneous ideas. Layerism can use any items that can be stacked to make an art piece.
Translayerism is a mix of transparency and Layerism. It uses the same style and technique as Layerism but adds clear or see-through elements. This allows light and energy to move freely within the artwork.
For Emma, layering has become a way to think about life. She believes that just as her art has many layers, our lives do too. The clear and see-through parts in her art represent the space between these layers in our lives. Emma calls herself both a layerist and a translayerist.
Kiss of the Gypsy
Kiss of the Gypsy is the name of Emma Ferreira's current project. It is a coffee table book and a worldwide art show. The book features photographs taken in hotel rooms around the world. The name comes from an old story about a gypsy's kiss that can change how someone sees the world. How much it changes depends on if the person believes in the kiss's power.
The art in this book follows the same ideas as Emma's TROMI project. Kiss of the Gypsy explores Emma's belief that exploring new things is key to living. It also shows how freedom, desire, and intention are very important. Emma takes all the photos in this collection, and she is also the subject in them. She uses a special style where both the camera and she move at the same time to create a sense of motion.
Art Collectors
Many people and companies have collected Emma Ferreira's art.
- Manny Pacquiao
- Justin Timberlake
- Jeremy Piven
- LeAnn Rimes
- Jason Statham
- Kerry Simon
- Dennis Hopper
- Shaun Toub
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Amy Adams
- Will Ward
- The Maloof Brothers
Companies That Collect Her Art
- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- Palms Casino Resort
- Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, GA
- Monarchy Clothing Co.
- Fotinos Brothers Winery, Napa Valley, CA
- NBC, CA
- Sashi Lounge, Manhattan, CA
- Korbel Media Co., Beverly Hills, CA
- Moon Tide Media Co., CA
- The Harris Corporation, CA
- Micato Safaris, NY
- Nickelodeon, CA
- 20th Century Fox, CA
- Alchemy Spa, CA
- W Hotel, West Hollywood, CA
- Heineken, NY
Solo Art Shows
Emma Ferreira has had many art shows where only her work was displayed:
- 2015 The Biennale, Danieli, Venice, Italy
- 2013 Sparta Gallery, Hollywood, CA
- 2013 The Biennale, Danieli, Venice, Italy
- 2011 Factory Loft, Los Angeles, CA
- 2011 Sunset and Vine Hollywood, CA
- 2010 Frank Picture Gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA
- 2010 Chryssanthou Gallery, West Hollywood, CA
- 2009 Frank Picture Gallery Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA, "Exposed”
- 2009 Ferreira Gallery, DCCT.org Fundraiser, Culver City, CA
- 2009 Heck Art Studio's Featured Artist, BritWeek, Beverly Hills, CA, "Retrospective”
- 2009 Agora Gallery, Culver City Art Walk, Culver City, CA
- 2009 Ferreira Gallery, MOPOED Fundraiser, Culver City CA
- 2008 Tribeca Cinemas Gallery, New York, NY
- 2008 Watt Don Chaing Chaing Mai, Thailand, "Our Children"
- 2008 Malibu Living, Malibu, CA, "Mixed Media"
- 2008 Maison Luxe, Manhattan Beach, CA, "Ferreira Presents"
- 2008 Ferreira Gallery, Culver City, CA, "LSDAD"
- 2007 Spin Gallery, Venice, CA, "Classic Beauty"
- 2007 Ferreira Gallery, Culver City, CA, "When Life Dances"
- 2007 Gladstone Gallery, Toronto, Canada, "Fever"
Group Art Shows
She has also participated in many art shows with other artists:
- 2010 BritWeek Art Show, CA
- 2009 META, Hollywood, CA
- 2009 C2 Gallery, Venice, CA
- 2009 Venice Art Walk, Venice, CA
- 2009 Works sold at auction, Christie's, Beverly Hills, CA
- 2008 Gensler Architecture, Santa Monica, CA
- 2008 Venice Art Walk, Venice, CA
- 2008 Divine Design Showcase, Beverly Hills, CA
- 2008 DCCT.org Art showcase Beverly Wilshire Hotel Beverly Hills, CA
- 2008 Works sold at Auction, Christie's, Beverly Hills, CA
- 2008 Deborah Page Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
- 2008 Operation Smile Gala, Malibu, CA
- 2007 Greystone mansion, House and Garden Tour, Beverly Hills, CA
- 2007 Farmani Gallery, LA Painting, Beverly Hills, CA
- 2007 The Venice Contemporary, Venice, CA
- 2006 The Venice Lounge, Venice, CA, "Reflection"
- 2005 The Moore Gallery, Inglewood, CA, "Seven"
- 2005 The Red House Gallery, Venice, CA
- 2005 5th and Sunset, Los Angeles, CA,
- 2005 The Moore Gallery, Inglewood, CA, "Bear"
Helping Others
Emma Ferreira's travels showed her the struggles people faced in different countries. These experiences made her want to help others. She supports many causes both overseas and at home. She is especially passionate about charities that help children. Currently, Emma is on the board of Dreams Can Come True and Shakti Pictures.
Charities She Supports
- Project Angel Food
- Hollywood HEART
- MOPOED
- Dreams Can Come True
- The Art of Elysium
- Operation Smile
- Venice Family Clinic
- Love Our Children USA
- America's Second Harvest
- Malaria No More
- Los Angeles Best
- Fed Up Girl
- Shakti Pictures
