The majority of Emily’s work draws on the study of people and wildlife, using the figure as the central object for interpretation. Interested in exploring methods of painting that allow her to communicate and express raw emotion and movement, a continued investigation into colour and form lay at the heart of Kirby’s practice.
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Born into a family of artists in Zambia, Emily’s roots continue to have a deep impact on her work. Emily currently lives in Madrid but regularly returns to Africa to travel, paint and exhibit. Emily has exhibited internationally with shows in cities including London, Lusaka, Dubai, Prague and Valladolid. In 2012 Emily was awarded The Chairmans Ngoma Award for Visual Artist in the Diaspora by the Zambian Arts Council.
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2018
The Other Art Fair Presented by Saatchi Art, Brooklyn, New York 5 - 11 Nov 2018
Group Exhibition, 37d Gallery, Lusaka September 2018
David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London
The Other Art Fair with Saatchi Art, Victoria House, London
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2017
Joint Exhibition with Radu Tesaro, Bez Zabradli Theatre, Prague
The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art, Old Truman Brewery, London
Group Exhibition, David Sherpherd WAY, The Mall Gallery, London
The Other Art Fair with Saatchi Art, Victoria House, London
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2016
Joint Exhibition with Pam Guhrs Carr, 37d Gallery, Lusaka
Solo Exhibition, Patio Corsario, Valladolid
Group Exhibition, David Sherpherd WAY, The Mall Gallery, London
Solo Exhibition, Menier Gallery, London
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2015
Solo Exhibition, Pioneer Underwriters, Bishopsgate, London
Solo Exhibition, Red Dot Gallery, Lusaka
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2014
Group Exhibition, David Sherpherd WAY, The Mall Gallery, London
Joint Exhibition with Anna Hymas, The Gallery, Stoke Newington, London
Group Exhibition, Government House, Lusaka
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2013
Joint Exhibition with Radu Tesaro, Movenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai, Dubai
Joint Exhibition with Radu Tesaro, 18 Main Square, Prague
Group Exhibition, 37d Gallery, Lusaka
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2012
Group Exhibition, Saba House Gallery, Surrey
Joint Exhibition with Mark Jeffreys, The Gallery, Stoke Newington, London
Group Exhibition, David Shepherd WAY, The Mall Gallery, London
Solo Exhibition, The Red Dot Gallery, Lusaka
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2011
Affordable Art Fair, View Art Gallery, Bristol
Group Exhibition, David Shepherd WAY, The Mall Gallery, London
Group Exhibition, Hidden Portraits, View Art Gallery, Bristol
Solo Exhibition, Red Dot Gallery, Lusaka
Solo Exhibition, International Women's Day, Kings College, Cambridge University
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2010
Group Exhibition, Art and Escape Gallery, 210 Pentonville Road, London
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2009
Joint Exhibition with Radu Tesaro, Pyrimida House, Prague
Commissions
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2011, Maslaha, 'I Can Be She', Portrait, East London Based NGO
