About
Born in Calgary, Canada, Emily Hughes is currently studying at Zurich University of the Arts in Zurich, Switzerland and also studied at Tokyo University of the Arts in Tokyo, Japan.
She paints miniatures, no larger than an inch, to several-meter-long tapestries. Her work often includes playful elements, in subject or staging, with bright colours, patterns, and thematic lighting. She typically works with objects, places, and people from her life. Emily has exhibited in Canada and internationally in Switzerland and Japan.
Contact: Hello(at)emilyartist.com
Exhibitions History
2026
(UPCOMING AUG. 20 - OCT. 1) Modern Animals Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland - Group Show
Diplome, ZHdK, Zurich, Switzerland - Group Show
Royal Portrait Society Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, UK - Group Show
Fragments du quotidien, Kapu13k, Bussigny, Switzerland - Solo Show
2025
(round)-table, ZHdK, Zurich, Switzerland - Group Show
Places & Things, ヤナカアパートメント Gallery, Tokyo, Japan - Solo Show
Little Things, ヤナカアパートメント Gallery, Tokyo, Japan - Solo Show
Mushlove, Nvland Gallery, Calgary, Canada - Group Show
2024
Concentrate and Ask Again, ZHdK, Zurich, Switzerland - Group Show
Mushlove, Nvland Gallery, Calgary, Canada - Group Show
2023
Performance Dinner, ZHdK, Zurich, Switzerland - Group Show
Art Apocalyptica, Nvland Gallery, Calgary, Canada - Group Show
Awards
The de Laszlo Foundation Highly Commended - The Royal Portraits Society Annual Exhibition 2026, “Portrait in Lausanne”
The People’s Portrait Prize Calgary 2022, Watercolour category, “Ladies”