emma gibbons
"Mood Swing"
The Glittering Queen of Pop Art
Emma Gibbons’s exuberant mixed-media artworks capture the energy and joy of contemporary popular culture. Often hailed as the “glittering queen of Pop Art,” her work draws inspiration from festivals, nightlife, and her personal journey from party life to sobriety. Using vibrant rainbow colors, she celebrates creativity and transformation, channeling positivity, nostalgia, and curiosity to create uplifting, immersive experiences for viewers.
Roots in Color and Curiosity
Her early fascination with treasures and the unconventional is rooted in her Cornish heritage, growing up in a family with a colorful history of pirates and smugglers. This background informs her artistic vision, where each work is meticulously crafted from miniature hand-made components, often incorporating unusual, precious, or playful contraband materials. The result is a body of work that feels both whimsical and mysterious, inviting collectors into a world of color, imagination, and storytelling.
Joyful Commentary on Life and Consumerism
Now based in Devon, Emma creates dazzling artworks that balance bold colors with deeper themes of consumerism and excess. Her fascination with color combinations and how they spark joy is central to her practice. From resin lollies to glittering pill capsules and framed feel-good slogans, her work is both joyful and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression on viewers and collectors alike.
Global Recognition and Collectible Highlights
Emma’s distinctive approach has attracted a worldwide following, including clients such as Zoe Ball, Dawn French, Danny Dyer, Gordon Ramsay, and Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie, who purchased her celebrated ‘Bad Barbie’ piece in 2022. Reflecting on this milestone, Emma described it as a career highlight, noting the joy of seeing her art resonate with collectors globally.
Pop Art at the Heart
“I’m very much guided by my audience – my work is a constant response to what’s hot and what’s not. It’s pop art in the truest sense; art with popular culture at its core.”