A red-haired woman wearing glasses and a denim jacket with an orange hoodie, standing with arms crossed against a white background.

BIO

Emma Irwin is a self-taught painter based in Minneapolis whose work is defined by bold, abstract geometric compositions rooted in a love for color theory and the mathematical precision of geometry. Emma studied at the University of Minnesota College of Design, where she honed her understanding of form and structure, which now serves as the foundation for her art practice. She is originally from the Hudson Valley, and has lived in Baltimore and Fayetteville, AR.

Where to find her work

Instagram - @ei.paintings

Arkansas

  • Terra Studio (Fayetteville)

  • Our Art, Our Region, Our Time at the Walton Arts Center (Fayetteville)

  • Women of the Ozarks 2025 (Midnight Gallery, Bentonville)

Minnesota

  • Calendula Gallery (St. Paul)