Daisy Age Art
Daisy Age Art is the work of Emma, a mixed-media artist and counsellor based in York. Having studied set, prop, and costume design, Emma has spent over a decade leading creative workshops for adults with learning difficulties and mental health challenges; supporting other creatives to showcase their work. In 2024, Emma transitioned to self-employment to focus on her own artistic voice after years of helping others find theirs. Emma’s work weaves her experience of storytelling, psychology, and creativity, crafting nostalgic, textured pieces that invite connection and reflection. Inspired by dioramas and the "Daisy Age" ethos, she blends vintage imagery, layered textures, and personal storytelling to evoke familiarity and discovery, drawing viewers into miniature worlds filled with warmth, whimsy, and meaning.
Daisy Age Art
Daisy Age Art is the work of Emma, a mixed-media artist and counsellor based in York. Having studied set, prop, and costume design, Emma has spent over a decade leading creative workshops for adults with learning difficulties and mental health challenges; supporting other creatives to showcase their work. In 2024, Emma transitioned to self-employment to focus on her own artistic voice after years of helping others find theirs. Emma’s work weaves her experience of storytelling, psychology, and creativity, crafting nostalgic, textured pieces that invite connection and reflection. Inspired by dioramas and the "Daisy Age" ethos, she blends vintage imagery, layered textures, and personal storytelling to evoke familiarity and discovery, drawing viewers into miniature worlds filled with warmth, whimsy, and meaning.
Dance of the Dragonfly
Mixed Media, with original prints and vintage photography
Circular base 31.5cm in diameter x 50cm high
Time, to Emma, is a journey—a celebration of growth, change, rediscovery, and finding meaning in the process. At the centre stands Emma’s anchor—a Tree of Life, surrounded by an upward spiral representing life’s path. Its layered threads mark choices, connections, and memories. Though circular, each turn offers a new perspective.
The women arrive, each holding a story: a baby bursting into life, a girl dreaming of “boy toys,” a “crazy cat lady” who’s really a glamorous soul surrounded by love, and a vibrant older woman—seen as fading. Together, they portray the many lives we live. Each symbol expresses life’s beauty, challenges, and rhythms. Dragonflies embody resilience and transformation; a new moon invites renewal, stars guide. A boat navigates waves, a nest questions motherhood. Magpies whisper loss, wolves symbolise survival. Mountains mark obstacles, the sun new beginnings. “& repeat”—the cycle continues. Encased in its taxidermy cloche, the piece isn’t frozen—simply paused. A moment held that says: we’re still here. Still dancing. Still transforming.
