I work in a wide range of media, but specialise in body paint and body paint animation. I feel this is a powerful medium to explore and process the human condition - it connects both the model, as the canvas, and the observer to the work with the expression and recognition of the soul. This brings another dimension to the piece, deeper than the brushstrokes. 

I am also fascinated by science and nature; their influence is often found throughout my work.

Biography

Emma Allen resides between Sri Lanka and the UK. She’s a multi-award wining artist that produces work in a broad range of different media.

Emma combines painting, body-painting, animation, sculpture, textiles and light in her work.

Best known for her body-paint animation work which has been exhibited all over the world, received millions of views online, and press coverage in print and online and featured as TV news stories in over 17 countries. Her work manages to combine critical acclaim with mainstream appeal, attracting audiences in many countries around the world.

Emma is not afraid to tackle big issues with her work and through the course of it has helped several charities, worked with refugees, prisoners and founded her own arts charity for disadvantaged children in Sri Lanka.

She also works with private clients and fashion brands creating bespoke hand-painted products ranging from shoes and bags to large sculptures, installations, and painted people!

Contact: emmadallen@gmail.com