This painting depicts the view from the roof of the New Cathedral in Cuenca Ecuador. Designed by Juan Bautista Stiehle, the cathedral features iconic blue tiled domes that represent the heavens supported by a massive brick structure. The brick used in the building as both structure and ornament was produced on site from the local clay-rich earth. In this way, the Cathedral, and the clay tile roofed buildings of the surrounding city, are literal manifestations of the earth reaching up to meet the sky.

When People interact with the Landscape they create Place.  Emily's paintings thoughtfully explore these moments, bringing the forces that shape the world into focus. 

Chicago Prints and Postcards

Now Available at Buddy Chicago in the Chicago Cultural Center

About Emily

Emily Handley is a Landscape Painter and Architect who explores the intersection of the built and natural environment one city at a time. After growing up in the Pacific Northwest exploring the outdoors, her interest in architecture led her to live and work in several cities across the USA. Her art and design work has been shown in multiple solo exhibitions and group shows in the United States and Internationally.


Emily's work investigates vernacular architecture, building ornament’s relationship to local culture, flora, and fauna, and the interaction of functional buildings with their agrarian and industrial landscapes. Emily produces Watercolor Paintings and Drawing working both in plein-air and in the studio.  Working in collections allows Emily to illustrate the subtle themes that are often hidden in plain sight.

Gallery Representation

Original Watercolor Paintings by Emily and high quality Giclee Prints are available worldwide through Saatchi.

A selection of unlimited Prints of Emily's Original Watercolors are available to at Buddy Chicago.

Commissions

Do you or a loved one have a Special Place?  

Your home, the site of a pivotal life event, a favorite building?  

Emily is open for Commissions and happy to capture your Place.

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