Exhibit runs July 20 - August 24
Opening / meet the artist: Saturday July 20, 5-9pm
Closing / performances by Tire x Silver, Alma Laprida, Model Home: Saturday August 24, 7-10pm
Open during all events, or email us to schedule a different time to view

Emily Vaughan Brown's story unfolds as a journey through chaos, decay, and freedom.

Emily's fascination with the forgotten led her to the back alleys of Washington, DC, in the early 2000s. Here, amid the rough edges of the city writhing under constant change, she found a space where nature's unyielding persistence collided beautifully with the relentless decay of time. Adopting an outsider's point of view, Emily's creations - sculptures and oil paintings - have an archaic charm to them, her palette plays between shadows and intensely vibrant, off-primary hues, creating a mesmerizing spectrum that ignites her intuitive strokes. 

Embracing and celebrating imperfection, Emily's works exude an authentic, raw visual narrative that encourages observers to celebrate the beauty of irregularity. At the core of Emily's artistry lies a feeling of abandonment: decay resonating with purity and beauty. Her experiences of living in Scotland, Canada, and Mexico have imbued her work with a global perspective that appreciates overlooked beauty. Currently, Emily calls Richmond, Virginia, her home, a city that mirrors her fascination with nature and decay, a testament to the lifelong appreciation of forgotten spaces. 

The visual texture and intricate processes behind Emily's work breathe a palpable sense of freedom into each finished piece. Like an alluring pathway veiled in the deep hues of the forest by the roadside, her work invites viewers into a realm of solitary, unfettered imagination. It's there, hidden in the whirl of colors and forms, where true freedom of imagination comes to life.

EVB works out of a warehouse in Richmond, Virginia.