‘Purple Nurple’
Emily King
2023, Acrylic wool, foam, polyfil
27x20x20cm

These three dimensional fibre works are playful, sophisticated, chromatically diverse interpretations of organic abstract molecules derived from the morphology of mammary glands and areolar complexes. They invite tactile desires from the audience, while inciting desire and disgust due to the nature of the forms.

About the artist:
Emily King is a multidisciplinary artist located in Inner North Melbourne. Originating from Newcastle, NSW, she completed her Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons) at the University of Newcastle. King’s practice explores intersectional feminist, queer issues and disability. Her work has a focus on illustrating the abject, bodily forms and the close relationship between desire and disgust of the female body whilst exploring mark making and pushing the boundaries of materials. King has been exhibiting for over a decade, in NSW, Victoria and internationally.

Instagram: @emily.king.art