Biography
Emi Slade is a fresh, young, multi-talented Detroit artist producing mostly sculptural and taxidermic work in her secret studio laboratory. Many of the works contained in her collections are both wild in color and content, and many exhibit terrifying realness and psychedelic painted elements within them. Emi’s work is featured all over the globe and has received international status exhibiting with galleries such as Modern Eden in San Francisco, Zakka Gallery in NYC, EXP group in Italy, and La Luz de Jesus in Los Angeles. Original one-of-a-kind sculptures, themed painted shows, custom vinyl toy exhibits, ground-breaking taxidermic displays, and large juried outdoor festivals are all mainstays of Emi’s yearly show diet. Her yearly collections have been described as incredibly prolific, highly collectable, and truly unique in the world of contemporary art.
“I am a public organizer and artist, mother and wife. I change my own oil, start non-profit groups for fun, and just generally have my finger on the pulse of the DIY and cutting edge art scene. Caught somewhere in between art junky and business tycoon, I find dedication to my work to be unwavering, dynamic, and exciting. I work, work, work, and I love it. I also enjoy salt water fishing, going to the zoo to feed the animals, collecting underground records, watching old horror films, thrifting almost anything, gluing elbow macaroni to my elbows to look like boobies, and drinking strong coffee in new and exciting weirdo hang-outs.” ~Emi
Some Nice Quotes:
“When standing before one of her many large and bold paintings, it becomes apparent that she’s inspired and consumed by the world of science fiction, horror films, and crumbling paperback pulp adventure novels. Her work is designed with both strong aesthetic and dramatic qualities in mind, yet communicates strong social and ecological points.” ~RVA Magazine
“Splashes of intense and mood altering colors swirling around dripping, writhing tentacled monsters are the bread and butter of her lively collections of painted works.”
Past Shows and Events:
2006
“Global Communique 2“ Group Exhibition for Environmentally minded Artists, Royal Oak Mi
2007
Atomic Art presents: “Explosive” A community Art and Musical Event. Ypsilanti, MI
Dirty Brothers Quality Productions Present: “Community Retorted” A group show featuring many, many local artists, musicians, and performance. Ypsilanti, MI
Atomic Art Presents: “Bizarre Bazzar” A night of controversial art and performance! Ypsilanti, MI
Lobby ART Shows: 2, 3, and 5. Group Exhibition highlighting some of the best Detroit Based artists and Musicians. Ypsilanti, MI
Atomic Art Presents: “Fallout Fest” An all day festival featured many artists, musicians, performance art, break dancing, and live graffiti contest. Ann Arbor, MI
Shadow Art Fair: Summer/Winter Fair 2007/2008 featuring the artists of Atomic Art and musical guests from around the area. Ypsilanti, MI (Additionally Atomic Art received the “Shadow Art Grant” to fund the growth of the group and to support it’s efforts to develop young artists into tycoons!!!)
2008
Russel Industrial Center Presents: “The peoples Art Festival” A day long festival featuring some of Detroit hottest Artists and Vendors. Detroit, MI
Pier 21 Presents: “The Others” An eclectic mix of fine artists and craftsmen from all over the Country. New York City, NY
Atomic Art Presents: “Yesterday’s Dream” A phenomenal event featuring many local artists, Chicago based artists, and incredible Detroit based bands. Ypsilanti, MI
555 Gallery in Detroit Presents: “The September 9th Event” A large scale group exhibition featuring the collected works of many Detroit Artists, performances, and live mural painting. Detroit, MI
Atomic Art Presents: “Genesis” A 12 hour musical and artistic Benefit Event for EnviroHouse Ann Arbor, featuring some of Detroit/Ann Arbor’s hottest players. Ann Arbor, MI
2009
Cafe Guttenburg Presents: “Vivid Apparitions” A solo show featuring the new large scale works of Emi Slade. Richmond, VA
Studio/Gallery 1219 Presents: “The Fire and Ice Festival” An all day festival featuring many local artists, live performances, and art education seminars. Port Huron, MI
Shadow Art Fair: Winter Fair 2009 featuring an array of amazing artists, vendors, and musical guests from around the area. Ypsilanti, MI
2010
Dirty Brother Quality Productions, Swipple, and VG Kids Presents: “Store Closing/Art Opening Show” Featuring many of Washtenaw County’s top artists and performers. Ypsilanti, MI
Liberty Street Brewing Company Presents: “Art Show” A collection of Detroit Based Artisans and Photographers. Plymouth, MI
Liberty Street Brewing Company Presents: “Art Show 2″ A collection of Detroit Based Artisans and Photographers. Plymouth, MI
Sethros’ Disorder Studio Presents: “The Stock Yard Stomp Festival” An eclectic blend of live musical performance, fine art display, and hot rod ogling! Ypsilanti Township, MI
Shadow Art Fair: Summer Festival 2010 featuring an array of amazing artists, vendors, and musical guests from around the area. Ypsilanti, M
AG2 Grand Opening Event: Santa Barbara gets Surreal! Grand Opening event features a grand selection of incredible local and national talents. Santa Barbara, CA.
Theater Bizarre Presents: Bizarre Bazaar 2010: First Annual two day art festival collecting up some of the areas most bizarre and unique artists. Musical performances and fashions shows,…mutant spiders and dusty skeletons. Detroit, MI
Russel Industrial Presents: People Art Festival 4: A celebration of Detroit’s finest craftsmen, artisans, and musical performers. Features over 140 artists for a two day free festival…a MUST for an Detroit native. Detroit, MI
Rock and Rummage: 3rd Annual Treats And Treasures Show: This event will include a bar full of Rock and Rummage vendors selling a vast array of… goods including clothing, vintage goods, posters, DVD’s, vinyl records, buttons, jewelry, books, and a variety of collectibles. Friday, October 22.
EMU Convention center: Deadmau5 performs, Art Show/Installation: Ypsilanti MI Oct.25th 2010
Starkweather Arts Center: La Grotesque: An exhibition of morbid and bizarre are, just in time for the season! Oct 8th-31st, Romeo, MI
Savoy of Ypsilanti Presents, DIYpsi!: Funky mix of local artisans and vendors…gettin’ crafty out here in the mitt! Ypsilanti, MI. Saturday Dec 11th
Reware Vintage and Handmade Detroit present: 4th annual Baar Bazaar! Awesome collection of fine, textile, and illustrative artists and vendors. vent takes place at the Filmore in Detroit, MI Dec 17th, 2010
Old Town Christmas Extravaganza: Eclectic collection of local artists including Slaw, Tiki Farms, and Detroit Clay lab. Detroit, MI Dec 18th
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2011~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dem Bonez, SEEN, and ZAKKA Gallery Present: “The Reconstruction” A widely celebrated custom toy event featuring world class artists, sculptors, special effect artists, and painters. Brooklyn, NY March 2011
DBQP and Dreamland Puppet Theater present: GOLD show. A collection of Ypsilanti based artists presenting work in a most unorthodox way, a celebration of the radical arts! Ypsilanti, MI April 2011
LIFT and Kill Taupe curate: “METH and HOT DOGS 2″ A collection of unscrupulous characters! A widely anticipated and high profile event featuring the very best in character artists, sculptors, and illustrators. Royal Oak, MI April 30th 2011
Woods Gallery and Emi Slade Present: “Plated: A full service art exhibition”. Presented atop sparkling silver platters and twisting inside bowls of fruit and cheese, this solo exhibit unveils a brand new body of work designed for those with sophisticated taste! Huntington Woods, MI May 12th 2011
and many many more to be added!!!!!!!!!
