As an artist, Gregg Emmel, known as “GreggEgg,” has explored various forms of expression throughout his life. Based in Los Angeles, his unique work has been highlighted on canvases, in showrooms, on stages, in books, as well as through the resulting products of his industrial design talents.

One common theme throughout Emmel’s artistic journey has been exploring different forms of expression and pushing the boundaries of what art can be. He sees his art as artifacts of performance and action. His passion lies in creating objects of desire that are tactile and interactive, resulting in a memorable sensory experience.

Beginning with ink drawings created in intimate, open-mic settings, Emmel’s work required a quickness that came from the subconscious.

With mics attached to both Emmel and his canvas, live performances began with a free flowing narration of consciousness as he built out his well-known artistic forms. Playing the canvas as guitarists, drummers, bassists, or sax players joined in, Emmel’s performances quite literally became music to viewers’ ears. These kinetic shows became a spontaneous balance of creation in a whirlwind of energy while challenging the traditional classifications of art. As his art got bigger, so did the shows.

In time, Emmel’s artistic journey transformed to focus more on his own art and creations that took on three-dimensional form. Seeing his sculptures as “two-dimensional work jumping off the page,” Emmel’s forms mirror his well-known organic shapes and line drawings in splashes of primary colors. 

Transitioning from larger collaborations to more solitary work, anyone that’s witnessed the way his acoustic sculptures can dance and sing can see the continuum of his playful desire to entertain others through his art. Striking one of his sculptures, one can hear it come to life and watch it resonate, creating a sense of motion and energy. 

Whether through ink, sculpture, or performance art, Emmel’s work continues to evolve.