Emily Wingate

Emily Wingate is an Indianapolis-based artist who works in watercolor and mixed media, with an emphasis on the natural world. Her art explores themes of nature, wellness, sickness, and being human on this planet, as well as the interconnectedness we experience in our lives. She is interested in conveying a sense of belonging, connection, and awe.


Artist Statement

I’m deeply interested in the things that connect us: to each other, to our environment, to things seen and unseen—from the micro to the macro. I have always loved being in nature and enjoy seeking out beauty. This seeking became imperative to my mental health when I developed an extremely painful disease.

After years of living with issues that affect my joints and my nervous system, I found that I feel a sense of relief and ease when I am in water. There is a particular lightness of being that permeates not only my body, but my soul as well. I experience a whole different kind of peace when I am floating in the water. Things are quiet. I am nearly weightless. I am as close to pain-free as I can be.

In my work, I explore nature, beauty, light, and connections. I explore the way that our bodies move through this world. I am constantly in awe of the way that sunlight hits a flower or how that light is reflected through water. I like to create paintings that leave the viewer feeling lighter, perhaps more hopeful. I believe that there are elements and forces in nature that nudge us here and there to help us grow.


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