EMNA ART
Visual artist and architect based in Paris, creating works that explore the profound dialogue between built environments and human emotion.
With a decade of experience in architecture and a lifelong passion for visual arts, I found my unique voice at the intersection of these two disciplines. My work is a meditation on space—how it shapes us, contains us, and ultimately defines our relationship with the world around us.
“I BELIEVE THAT THE SPACES WE INHABIT ARE NOT MERELY CONTAINERS FOR OUR LIVES, BUT ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN SHAPING OUR EXPERIENCES, MEMORIES, AND DREAMS.”
— EMNA
CREATIVE APPROACH
My creative process begins with observation—hours spent in spaces, watching how light transforms surfaces throughout the day, how shadows create depth and mystery, how architectural elements interact with their environment.
I work primarily in mixed media, combining traditional techniques like oil painting and ink drawing with contemporary approaches. This fusion allows me to capture both the precision of architectural forms and the emotional resonance they evoke.
Each piece is an invitation to pause, to look closer, to discover the poetry hidden within the everyday structures that surround us.
BACKGROUND
I studied architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where I developed a deep appreciation for form, proportion, and the interplay of light and shadow. After working in architectural practice for several years, I transitioned fully to fine art in 2018.
My architectural training continues to inform my artistic practice. I approach each canvas with the same rigor and attention to detail that I once applied to building designs, while allowing space for spontaneity and emotional expression.
Today, I divide my time between my studio in Paris and traveling to architectural sites around the world that inspire my work.
EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS
SOLO EXHIBITION - "ARCHITECTURAL POETRY"
Modern Art Gallery, New York
FEATURED ARTIST
Modern Art Review Annual
GROUP EXHIBITION - "NEW PERSPECTIVES"
Contemporary Art Space, London
ARTIST RESIDENCY
Architectural Institute of Design
BEST EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
International Art Biennale
FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION
Studio Gallery, Paris
VISIT THE STUDIO
My studio is located in the heart of Paris's historic Marais district. I welcome visitors by appointment for private viewings, studio tours, and commission consultations.
Whether you're interested in acquiring a piece, discussing a commission, or simply curious about my creative process, I'd love to connect.
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