Emma Lou Andrews is a Caerphilly based artist. Her practice explores themes of joy and contentment, drawing inspiration from both indoor and outdoor spaces.  Through the depiction of birds and fauna, combined with the gentle repetition of patterns inspired by quilts from her home, Emma explores the relationship between belonging and connection in the domestic and natural world.

Emma’s creative process involves building layers of watered-down acrylics and finishing with oil paint, to create contrast in texture and sheen. Visible brushstrokes and imperfect forms reflect the playful energy she feels when painting.

Education

1st Class in BA (Hons) Fine Art @ Cardiff School of Art and Design

Awards/ Grants

2023 Helen Gregory Memorial Trust Grant

Solo Exhibitions

2025

• Cafe Gallery - Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran

Group Exhibitions

2025

• Cardiff MADE Winter Open, Cardiff

• The Turner House Open Exhibition, Penarth

• Here Be Dragons - Central wales art Open, Llandrindod Wells

2024

• Portal - Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, Cwmbran

• I’w Barhau - CSAD Degree show exhibition, Cardiff

• Dahlia Collective - Alcove show CSAD, Cardiff

2023

• Undod - Bay Art, Cardiff

• Everything but the Kitchen Sink - Umbrella Art Collective, Cardiff

2022

• Bysedd Mochyn - Umbrella Art Collective, Cardiff

2021

• Westbury open - Westbury Arts Centre, Milton Keynes