Love Fest: Mixed Media by Emily Blaschke

In this vibrant exhibition of sustainable mixed media art, Maine based contemporary artist Emily Blaschke transforms discarded materials into richly layered works that blur the boundary between painting and sculpture. Drawing from thrift stores, swap shops, and reclaimed objects, Blaschke creates textured assemblages and mixed media panels that explore love, devotion, memory, and protection. Works such as I Do, Love Fest, Love in Motion, and Love at First Sight feature embedded hearts, ghosted figures, metallic surfaces, and expressive color fields that invite close looking and emotional reflection. Through collage, found typography, sculptural framing, and dimensional layering, her art moves beyond two dimensional painting into immersive contemporary assemblage.

Influenced by her California roots and Maine folk traditions, Blaschke’s bold color palette and quilt like patterning merge pop culture symbolism with sustainable art practices. Sculptural pieces such as Be Still My Heart, Built to Hold Love, and Love Is All You Need incorporate wood, metal, fabric, and repurposed objects to examine intimacy, vulnerability, and resilience. From large scale mixed media canvases like Love in Bloom to intimate framed works such as For My Valentine and Where Love Takes Shape, this collection highlights eco conscious contemporary art that celebrates texture, material history, and the enduring power of connection.