CV — Isabel Emerson Design

Isabel Emerson is a painter, designer, and writer currently based in Minnesota.

About Painting

The themes of repetition reflected in Emerson’s most current work are an abstract representation of the processes of surviving intimate partner violence.

Emerson aims to allow the viewer to step inside the art and experience a sense of safety and calm. It’s also an open invitation to reflect on this chaotic time and contemplate what objects, places, or people can provide even small comforts.

About Printmaking

Combining printmaking and painting allows Emerson elements of repetition to highlight deliberate objects, places, and spaces. Subjects are often common, albeit overlooked, parts of nature. Prints are hand-carved and hand-pressed. Watercolor paint is included sparingly. Some have natural elements, and others are more graphic.

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Mary Isabel Emerson Kallemeyn

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA in 1987. Lives and Works in Big Lake, Minnesota

2010 BA, Applied Economics, Fine Art with a Concentration in Painting, The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota.

Upcoming Events

Surprise, my loves! It’s an unannounced Solo Exhibition

at Yellowbird Coffee Shop in Holland Arts East: Jan 1, 2026

details to follow xo

Juried Exhibitions

2025 Art in Bayfront Park, Duluth, MN

2025 SoMi Art Fair, Bachman’s Home & Garden in Minneapolis, MN

2025 Lanesboro Fine Art Festival, Art in the Park, Lanesboro, MN. Mixed Media Artist.

2024 Lanesboro Fine Art Festival, Art in the Park, Lanesboro, MN. Mixed Media Artist.

2023 Lanesboro Fine Art Festival, Art in the Park, Lanesboro, MN. Mixed Media Artist.

Solo Exhibitions

2010 A Great Loss, The Red Mug, Superior, Wisconsin, Senior Exhibition by The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota

Group Exhibitions

2025 Mother’s Day Pop Up, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

2025 Monti Arts Community Art Show, Monticello, MN

2024- Selected Works: Created by CSS Art: Alumni and Current Students, The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN

2023 Northwoods Art and Book Festival, Hackensack, MN

2010 Ripple Effect: The Art of Creative Influence: Sarah Brokke, John Steffl Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, Duluth, Minnesota

2010 DAI Annual Membership Exhibition, Great Hall Gallery, Duluth Art Institute, Duluth, Minnesota

Published Works

2023 The Talking Stick Volume 32: Twist in the Road, Literary Journal of the JackPine Writers Bloc; First Prize in Fiction: Limes. Visit https://www.jackpinewriters.com/

2010 The Freshwater Review, Spring 2010 Volume 14, The Artistic & Literary Journal of the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota

2009 The Freshwater Review Spring 2009 Volume 13, The Artistic & Literary Journal of the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota

2007 Contributing Work Appendix A: Persuading the Audience Towards a Specific Action, Public Speaking, A Developmental Guide, Seventh Edition, E. Nelson, D. Peterson-Perlman, University of Minnesota Duluth