Emily Randolph
Emily Randolph
Emily is inspired by water, and it is her ambition to portray the beauty of water and water themes through material exploration and innovation. Based in Newport, RI, Randolph’s work is in private collections all over the world from the US to Europe to Australia. Notably, she was commissioned for 250+ artworks ranging from traditional photography and mixed-media paintings to an innovative photography-based water fountain for a resort community in Scottsdale, AZ. Randolph continues to push boundaries through her paintings, wall sculptures and jewelry designs.
“My work is inspired by deep, enduring memories of growing up near a large lush pond in the back woods of Connecticut and the magical tales my parents told my brother and me. In particular, my mother’s stories of a dragon in the pond (told more to keep us away from the pond and out of harm’s way) have had a lasting impression; my studio is called Dragonwood. All my parent’s stories conjured a mysterious kingdom of nature that has entranced me every since. My thoughts are never far from that secret world by the pond and all it’s characters.”
“My travels have also had a great influence. The lush gardens of England, where I lived for seven years and where my father was born, are part of my DNA. And experiencing the vivid waters and sea life of the Great Barrier Reef holds sway upon my use of color. These mysterious natural worlds, where humans are absent characters, influence my art. And now the waters of Newport, RI, my new hometown, inspire me every day. I strive to bring my love of all these beautiful places alive in every one of my artworks. Each contains a story and each story will be adapted by the viewers with their own.”