THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT EMMA GRZONKOWSKI IS A RISING STAR OF THE CONTEMPORARY ART WORLD. A FIGURATIVE ARTIST WHO DRAWS ON LONG PERIODS OF INTROSPECTION AND SELF REFLECTION TO PORTRAY A RANGE OF POIGNANT THEMES, EMMA PRESENTS THE VIEWER WITH AN INTRICATE VISUALISATION OF HUMAN EMOTION. It has been said that themark of a true artist is inviting us to see into their soul through their work; the Seven Deadly Sins does just that. Inspired by Emma’s inner reflections, the body of work explores pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth and renders Emma’s bewildering internal world with compelling intimacy. Boldly conceived and skilfully created, it is a collection of art which is shaped by big, precisely articulated sentiment. Colour is central to Emma’s work and is deftly applied to create a powerful, richly intricate narrative of fragile beauty, uncomfortably honest perceptions and lucid emotions. Every seemingly careless brush stroke has its part to play in the tapestry of the work. Emma’s willingness to allow raw emotion to remain unencumbered by societal norms and free of constraints, has resulted in a powerful collection, exuding confidence and eloquence. The subject of The Seven Deadly Sins is a familiar theme that has been well documented and explored throughout art history. From ‘The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things’ (circa 1500), an apocalyptic depiction of the cardinal sins by Renaissance artist, Hieronymus Bosch, tomodernmasters such as magic realist artist Paul Cadmus and his unearthly interpretation entitled ‘The Seven Deadly Sins Suite’ (1945–1949), it is a subject that demands artistic attention. In the hands of EmmaGrzonkowski, the Seven Deadly Sins have become a compelling, disturbing and profound reflection of human fallibility which conveys a sense of the infinite complexity of the human condition and leaves the viewer with a very real sense of our foibles. This captivating collection is presented with an appealing frankness and emotional acuity. What is evident is Emma’s ability to evoke the chaos and vulnerability that beleaguers human life, whilst presenting an adroit and aesthetically beautiful body of work.
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