We know Emily Coan for her evocative paintings, capturing nature, identity, and transformation that capture something almost mythical. Coan’s work is frequently described as both introspective and expansive, bridging personal narratives with universal concepts. Throughout her career, she has been celebrated for her ability to capture the essence of her subjects, inviting audiences to reflect on their own experiences and perceptions. And now she is continuing a chapter.
“Nightshades” at Long Story Short Paris marks the progress of Emily Coan’s ongoing “Spider Silk” series with a continued narrative of the womens’ quest through this perilous realm. What was golden and earthy – an experience of conscious participation with community, nature, and creation by the light of the sun will fade into night. An exploration of color, the “Nightshades” paintings are jewel toned – phthalos, viridan, and vermilion. Through these twilight scenes, the sisters move into the night adorned in the shrouds woven with love and protection during the bright sunlight. As Coan describes: “The work is over. After toiling by day to weave garments made of spider silk, the sisters wait in anticipation of their somnambulate journey.
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