BIO
Emily Kay Rice is an abstract artist from St. Louis. Her collection of work is multifaceted, ranging from a variety of mediums, with a primary focus of acrylics and ink.
Emily has been exploring the capabilities of mixed media fluid art since 2015. Her therapeutic process involves taking the uncovered emotions surrounding life's ever evolving experiences, and giving them a visual abstract representation. Unlike the traditional methods of acrylic pour, using a can of spray paint allows her to control each chosen color directionally across the canvas.
Emily desires to express some of the dimensional capabilities of spray paint as a medium in its own right, aside from its traditional street art reputation, exploring the pull and push between the artist’s level of control and the paint’s own intrinsic qualities.
Emily has had the privilege of presenting several solo exhibitions across St. Louis, including The St. Louis Renaissance Airport Hotel, Missouri Baptist University, "The Night Owl", and has also participated in numerous group exhibitions across the St. Louis area, including STLArt.Org's 33June, Manchester Arts Gallery's "Life In Motion", and St. Louis Intersect Arts Center's "Reservoir".
Emily continues to work professionally in a variety of trades among the fine arts including theatrical set design, graphic design, and illustration.
RESUME
EMILY KAY RICE
ARTIST / DESIGNER - ST. LOUIS, MO, USA
EDUCATION
MISSOURI BAPTIST UNIVERSITY - BFA THEATRE - MAY 2017
MEDIUM
Acrylic, Spray Paint, Ink, Digital Art
EXPERIENCE
Private Education (1.5 years), Set Design (6+ years), Painting (6+ years), Illustration, Basic Construction, Children's Book Illustration (see publications), Graphic Design, Mural Work, Painting Performance, Digital Art.
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"Brilliant Color" - Soulard Art Gallery - Aug 20 - Sept 17, 2021
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"Abstracted Abstraction" - Saint Louis Artists' Guild - Jul 30 - Aug 28, 2021
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"Reservoir" - Exhibition at Intersect Arts Gallery - Feb - Apr 2020
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Solo Summer Exhibition at The Night Owl - Jun - Sept 2019
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Visual and Performing Arts Educator - Visitation Academy of St. Louis - Jan 2017- May 2019
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"Life In Motion" - Exhibition - Manchester Arts / July - September 2018
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Worship Painting Live Performance - Mid Rivers Christian Church 2018
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MySTLArt.org’s "33June" Exhibition - Old Orchard Gallery 2017 - *Judges Choice Award
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"Ordinary Days" - The Chapel Sanctuary for the Arts - Gallery Displayed 2017
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Gallery Exhibition - Concord Christian Church 2017
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"Yasmina's Necklace" Mustardseed Theatre Company - Gallery Displayed 2017
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Worship Painting Live Performance - Missouri Baptist University 2017
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Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel - *Solo Exhibition - Jan 2016
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"Rumors" - Missouri Baptist University - Gallery Displayed 2015
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"There Are No Accidents" - Missouri Baptist University - *Solo Exhibition - Nov 2015
CHARITY INVOLVEMENT
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Dine For Dignity Gala - The Covering House Fundraiser 2018
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Missouri Baptist University Theatre Auction Fundraiser 2017
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Red For Refuge Gala - The Covering House Fundraiser 2017
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Crisis Aid International Charity Art Show - 2016
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Worship Heart & Art Conference - Private Gallery Auction 2016
PUBLICATIONS
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“Family By Love : A CHRISTMAS TOGETHER” - Children’s Book by Kaycee Parker 2017 - Illustration by Emily Kay Rice
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“Family By Love : A BIRTHMOTHER'S WISH” - Children’s Book by Kaycee Parker 2017 - Illustration by Emily Kay Rice
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“Family By Love : A STORY OF OPEN ADOPTION” - Children’s Book by Kaycee Parker 2016 - Illustration by Emily Kay Rice
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LULULEMON - Positivity Coloring Book Project - 2015
