Emily Eisenhart’s work explores the dynamic interplay between color, light, and form. From her detailed drawings to towering murals, every mark from her hand is an ode to the delicate harmony between the natural and built worlds. Her portfolio showcases her expressive style through color-soaked abstract landscapes and dimensional sculpture. Drawing inspiration from the fleeting interplay of light and shadow, the rich biodiversity of nature, and the tangible joy of making, her work is imaginative and experiential. Learn more about her artistic approach in her TEDx talk, ‘The Power of Everyday Creativity.’
Emily Eisenhart is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Austin, Texas. She draws inspiration from her creative and adventurous upbringing as the daughter of an artist and anthropologist. Whether wandering the coastal beaches of Washington, immersing herself in the rich culture and geography of the Southwest, or exploring Austin’s vibrant Greenbelt, she finds inspiration in the ever-changing colors, patterns, and textures of nature. As Founder of Studio Eisenhart, she collaborates with architects, designers, and organizations on commissions that transform spaces through site-specific art rooted in culture and community. Varied in style, her work appears on a multitude of surfaces and mediums including murals, sculpture, and mixed media installations.
b. Seattle, WA
EDUCATION
2005-2009
Northwestern University, B.A. in Cultural Anthropology , Minor in Middle East Studies
2007
American University in Cairo, Egypt, Refugee & Forced Migration Studies
EXHIBITIONS
2025
Austin Studio Tour (Participating artist 2017-2025)
Red Dot | Women and Their Work, Austin
2024
Once More, With Feeling | Big Medium, Austin
WaterWork | Seaholm Intake Facility, Austin
Vivid Terrain | Preacher Gallery, Austin
2021
Markers (Group Show) | Big Medium, Austin
Landscapes | Central Machine Works, Austin
2020
Suttle Lodge | Sisters, Oregon
2019
Here | Preacher Gallery & CMW, Austin
Bloom | Austin
2018
Topographies | San Francisco
AFFILIATIONS + AWARDS
Design Austin (AIA Austin), Founding Board Member
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Member
2024
ULI Austin’s 2024 Best Project Innovation Award – Community First! Village, Austin, TX
2023
Honorable Mention AIA Seattle’s Honor Awards – Orenda at Othello Square, Seattle, WA