My work draws inspiration from nature and the environment. I combine imagery from the organic and man-made world that I then alter and abstract. The exploration of color, line and patterning become important elements in creating a personal narrative. The use of collage is a part of my working practice which centers around constructing meaning through pieces that interact together to create the final work.
Emilia Van Nest Markovich grew up in New York. She studied at Alfred University, and then received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting at the University of New Mexico. After moving to Denver, Colorado she obtained her Master of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado. She maintains a studio in Howard, Colorado, where she works on a variety of mono printing, pastels, painting and collage work.
