“Anemone Study” watercolor by Emily Miller
Ocean-inspired artwork from Oregon
“My painting and sculpture grow from a lifetime of joyful exploration of our vastly abundant, living environment.”
“Nudibranch Study” watercolor by Emily Miller
Ocean-inspired artwork from Oregon
Q: What is a nudibranch, you ask?
A: The bottom-dwelling, jelly-bodied nudibranch (NEW-dih-bronk) might seem an unlikely canvas for Mother Nature to express her wildest indulgences of color and … learn more at
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/group/nudibranchs/
“From a single tidepool and a turtle’s nest, to vast oceans and the forest floor, my artwork approaches conservation issues with the beauty and richness of the natural world.”
Emily Miller
“I have spent my life on the coast, and all my artwork has its roots in my love of the sea. I see the coast as a border between the known and unknown, amid constant cycles of change. My work explores these transition environments to illuminate our connection to the larger network of natural systems. I believe that joyful exploration of the unknown creates a positive, active environment that enriches our relationships with ourselves, each other, and our world.
I am a lifelong artist with a passion for materials. My work in different media ranges from watercolor painting to glass and metal sculpture, functional porcelain ware, digital and darkroom photo processes, and interactive installation work. So far I haven’t met a medium I didn’t like.”
Emily Miller with her ‘Life Abundant’ art at Fairweather’s.
“I got an inquiry from Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation group, asking if I could create new work for their summer fundraiser in July. They wanted to see a few samples, and selected two Ukidama baskets on display at Fairweather’s. The baskets were with rope from Japan found in Oregon and named for the Japanese fishing floats that came with them.” Emily Miller
“Exciting news, my ghost net baskets will be going to Oceana! They’ve requested 34 large blue and aqua baskets for their 12th annual gala fundraiser, SeaChange Summer Party. It’s in Laguna Beach California on September 7. This year’s theme is ocean plastic pollution. They’re partnering with several ecological artists for the event, which is so wonderful to see, and I’m excited to be one of them!”
Emily Miller
More info about SeaChange Summer Party: http://seachangesummerparty.org/
More info about Oceana, which is the world’s largest ocean conservation organization: https://oceana.org/
More news from Emily Miller
Ode to the Tides
Group show in partnership with The Wetlands Conservancy
Opening May 2 at Oregon State University, Corvallis
Traveling to Seaside. June 01-30, 2019, as well as additional Oregon venues thru Dec 2019!
“Eelgrass Meadow” watercolor by Emily Miller
Emily Miller’s painting was selected as the logo art for the 2019 “Ode to the Tides” exhibition!!!
“The “Ode to the Tides” exhibit will present scientific programming about Oregon’s estuaries and tidepools along with artwork from 90 local artists. I am so excited to be a part of this exhibit, partnering local ocean conservation with education and outreach through art.” Emily Miller
For more about the artist, please visit artist tab Emily Miller at www.fairweatherhouseandgallery.com
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