Body and Mind

Emma Whalen attended Valdosta State University where she obtained her B.F.A. Despite being well versed in multi-media, she has a focus in oil painting. Based on her experiences throughout life in a harsh society, she makes work that deals with subjects like mental health, and body image. She wishes to spread awareness to things that might not be noticeable to the public, forcing the viewer to take a closer look and to be understanding.