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I explore themes of interaction, energy, and interrelationship. I am inspired by my studies of quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, cosmology and light. As an artist, I find concepts and discoveries in physics to be endlessly fascinating and evocative. I ask questions such as "What would that complex interaction look like?", "How can I visualize that energy exchange?", and "How might the connections that make up an interrelationship feel?"
I feel that painting and drawing are incredibly relevant, even as technology continues to integrate into the arts. Painting and drawing by hand never loses the potential to be singular and visionary.
The power of visual inquiry and exploration can expand understanding and push boundaries in all manner of disciplines. I feel that there are innovations and insights to be gained by intuiting and committing to paper/canvas ideas and visuals for things which may not be visible or even truly knowable. Art asks deep questions and can explore and interweave disparate concepts.
I seek to push my work in challenging directions. I feel that the best paintings contain a virtuosity of paint application combined with innovative technique, grounded in deep conceptual and meaningful intent.
LINKS TO ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS:
EARTH/ETHER : AN EXHIBITION, 2023
MAISCH AND PLEWE ARE ELEMENTAL AND ABSTRACT AT cityhomeUNDERGROUND, 2023
INTERVIEW WITH CITY HOME COLLECTIVE, 2014
GALLERY TALLY PROJECT: A CALL FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN THE ARTS, 2014
CITY WEEKLY: NOX CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, 2010
CITY GUIDE 2009, 25 BRIGHT SPOTS
FACE OFF AT THE URBAN GALLERY, 2009
COLLECTIONS:
Salt Lake City International Airport Collection: "Apogee", 2009 and "Effervesce", 2009
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2023
Earth/Ether, 2 Person show, Emily Plewe and Colour Maisch, CityHomeUNDERGROUND, Salt Lake City, UT.
2014
Abstract, Rio Grande Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT. Invited artist.
2013
Gallery Tally: Calling for Gender Equity in the Art World, For Your Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
2012
The Plastic Propoganda Poster Project, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah
2011
Lawn Gnomes: Eat your Hearts Out, Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Salt Lake City, UT “What the land says” - an earth based inscription using plants. Group exhibition.
2010
Prime, Nox Contemporary, Salt Lake City, UT. Group Exhibition
2009
Face Off at the Urban Gallery, 337 Project, Salt Lake City, UT. Invited Artist for mural competition.
2008
Utah ‘08: Painting and Sculpture, Salt Lake City, UT. Juried Exhibition.
2007
Utah ‘07: Mixed Media and Works on Paper, Salt Lake City, UT. Juried Exhibition.
2006
Emily Plewe, Solo Exhibition, A Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT.
2002
Group show, Artisan Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT.
2000
Living with LA Art - An Acquired Taste. Invited Artist. El Pueblo Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
1997
Emily Plewe and John Sproul, two-person exhibition, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA.
Emily Plewe - Recent Work, solo exhibition, Loge Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT.
John Sproul and Emily Plewe, two - person show, Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT,
Utah Arts Festival, Artist of the Day. Invited Artist.
1996
In an Abstract Language, Dolores Chase Gallery, group show, Salt Lake City, UT.
Keiko Tanifuji and Emily Plewe , two person show, Atrium Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT.
Annual Spring Salon. Springville Museum of Fine Arts, Springville, UT. Juried exhibition.
EDUCATION
B.A., Wellesley College, 1994
M.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1999
