Collection: Blake Emory

American (born Florida, USA), 1983
Currently living and working in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Blake Emory is a visionary multi-disciplinary artist known for his work in Neo-Renaissance painting, Optic Modernism, sculpture, set design, and experimental film. A lifelong creator raised in a family of artists, inventors, and musicians, Emory seamlessly blends classical technique with progressive innovation across mediums.

He is the founder of Emory Arts LLC and co-founder of ESP Gallery, both of which have championed bold, contemporary art for over a decade. His breakout moment came at Art Basel Miami 2015, where his widely acclaimed Zebra Love Collection explored movement, optical illusion, and identity through a high-contrast visual language.

Beyond the canvas, Emory has long been involved in experimental and visual storytelling through film. His latest short film, The Ethereal, builds on this body of work, an immersive narrative exploring transformation, identity, and the metaphysical. The Ethereal continues Emory’s exploration of visual language in motion, blending original art, conceptual design, and surreal performance.

Emory also works in large-scale public art. His monumental Babe Ruth sculpture, recently unveiled in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a celebration of American legacy reimagined through a modern, expressive lens.

Now based in St. Pete, Emory continues to push boundaries as a painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. His current work at Marcolina’s Fine Arts Gallery reflects his signature blend of bold craftsmanship, optical intrigue, and human storytelling, connecting audiences across disciplines and generations.