EMIRU
Brought to you in association with Quon, a company based in Tokyo and London striving to uncover true value, irrespective of its source. It is my belief that the fame, popularity, or proliferation of a work of art does not define its worth; rather, art’s value is inherent within it, and does not change simply because it becomes more widely known or appreciated.
Emiru is a freelance art curator based in Tokyo and London. Having grown up surrounded by a family littered with successful artists, she felt a desire to pursue a different path, graduating from university with a degree in international politics.
Initially, she was on course to enrol at Tokyo University, however she felt a gnawing within her, an insatiable urge to go beyond her comfort zone and experience more. Her goal was to broaden her horizons and interact with people from varying cultures, in order to better understand and appreciate what life was like outside her own bubble.
So she packed her bags, and within a matter of weeks, she was on her way. After travelling far and wide, she eventually decided to slow down, and pursue her studies in the UK. In the blink of an eye, she’d researched, decided on and applied for fast track A-Levels, before continuing on to study at university.
Throughout her studies, she noticed a number of interesting threads that connected the world of politics to that of art, such as the ways in which colour and imagery can be used to aid the proliferation of propaganda. She was also struck by the ways in which the delivery of propaganda varied between countries, such as broadcasts, music, posters and architecture.
As a result, she realised that Politicians’ use of art in such a way demonstrates the profound influence that art can have on individuals, nations, and the world as a whole, and she was always drawn back by the endless awe and wonder that it inspires within her. Her experiences, both at university and in life, have had a profound influence on the way she approaches and consumes art.
Her work extends to web design and coding, utilising skills that she acquired via modules she mistakenly undertook at university (a happy accident!).
Her time at university also allowed her to meet the man who would go on to become her husband, and during that time they endured some tremendous struggles. He had to fight for his life due to an extremely rare genetic condition which caused extensive damage to his nerves and brain, and Emiru was with him throughout his treatment and recovery. This experience granted her a unique perspective, allowing her the opportunity to see first-hand what it is like to live with a disability. Because of this, she is passionate about ensuring that galleries and exhibitions are accessible to all those who wish to experience them, regardless of physical disabilities, mental disabilities, immunodeficiencies, and anything else which may have acted as a barrier in the past.
Her life has been full of wonders and sorrows, so much so that it would be impossible to fit it all in here, but she hopes that this introduction has given you a good idea of who she is, and She’d love the chance to tell you more about herself.
Below are examples of her artworks that she is currently able to share, though reproduction of most of her works is not possible at present due to contractual obligations. However, please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to find out more.
She also has experience in web design and development, and below you can find links to the sites she has worked on.
Website of Yasuo Takada, Japanese artist
