Emily Elizabeth Buchalski

Emily Elizabeth Buchalski is an interdisciplinary maker, based in New Jersey. She has always been drawn to the shadows that lurk at the edges of perception. While some may shy away from such themes, Emily has always experienced comfort with this. Compelled to explore what draws her to the complexity and depth they offer, she believes that darker aspects of conceptual understanding is not something to be feared but rather embraced as an integral part of the human experience. By creating immersive experiences as part of her practice, she engineers spaces that provide opportunities to confront society's fears and experience the rawest aspects of our humanity.

I am not sure why it is so difficult for people to confront the things that are fucked up in the world. Intellectually, I understand that there are consequences from confrontation that can occur. However, if nothing is done, then the end result is always going to be some type of conformity. That is not proactive. Beneficial steps do not happen from being silent.

As a maker, my primary objective is not just to create aesthetically pleasing work, but to forge meaningful connections through my art, delving into the often unsettling issues that plague society. I strive to infuse the work with a rich semiotic language, weaving together layers of symbolism and metaphor to provoke thought and evoke emotions. Creating immersive experiences where viewers are compelled to engage deeply allows a space for confronting the uncomfortable truths and challenging narratives that permeate our world. Through this dialogue between maker and audience, I aspire to spark critical reflection and inspire action towards awareness, and maybe one day, change.