Artist Emma Jean Kemp

Emma Jean Kemp

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Why add an Emma Jean Kemp to your collection?

Emma Jean Kemp’s sculptures are more than visual art—they’re emotional touchstones that reflect the human experience in powerful and poetic ways. Each piece offers a moment of connection, inviting collectors to explore themes of resilience, vulnerability, and physicality. Her work is quickly becoming a must-have for collectors seeking contemporary figurative sculpture with heart, texture, and meaning.

About Emma’s work

Emma J Kemp’s sculptural work is rooted in the human body and its expressive potential. Working primarily in clay, she captures dynamic moments—whether a figure teetering on balance or straining to turn the page beneath their feet. These forms are often cast in bronze or bronze resin, and incorporate additional sculpted objects to build narrative depth. Her surface textures remain intentionally raw, revealing the sculptural process and adding emotional gravity to the anatomy. Themes of movement, adaptability, and personal reflection run throughout her work, often inspired by her practice of the martial art Capoeira, and a deep fascination with physical expression.

Styling Ideas

Emma’s pieces make a compelling statement in modern interiors, where their rich textures and figurative forms can stand out against minimalist settings or complement earthy, natural palettes. Ideal for display on pedestals, console tables, or as a striking centerpiece in open-plan spaces, her work also pairs beautifully with organic materials like wood, stone, and linen. Whether showcased solo or as part of a curated collection, her sculptures bring an emotional and physical presence to any space.

About the Artist

Emma Jean Kemp is a UK-based sculptor who studied in Florence, where she nurtured her love for classical technique and the tactile nature of clay. She later studied Fine Art at Nottingham Trent University, exploring community-based and interactive art before returning to sculpture full-time in Bristol in 2010. Since then, she has honed her practice in figurative work, gaining national recognition and recently receiving Arts Council funding to expand her metalworking skills. Always eager to evolve, Emma continues to challenge both her materials and her subject matter, with work that reflects a lifetime of curiosity about the body, movement, and meaning.

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