Emily Marbach

Emily Marbach is an American figurative collagist based in London, known for her thought-provoking artwork that explores societal themes. With a strong emphasis on narrative storytelling, her work has garnered attention both locally and internationally.

Previously she has exhibited and sold paintings at The Royal Academy Summer Exhibitions for two summers running. Her work was also shown with the shortlisted winners of the Ashurst Prize in 2016. Most recently, Emily’s prints have been exhibited as part of the group exhibition Beauty Through the Eyes of Artists in Montmartre in 2025. In 2023, Emily held a sold-out solo exhibition in support of the charity Every Mother Counts, and was included in the House of Smalls Scar group show in April 2023.

In 2022, she was selected for a residency through Kolaj Magazine, which culminated in a folklore-themed exhibition in Sanquhar, Scotland, later traveling to Knoxville, Tennessee. That same year, her first solo exhibition of collages was held at Slash Arts Gallery near King’s Cross, London. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her collages were included in virtual exhibitions through Kunsthaus Rozig and The Storytelling Postcard. She also contributed to Allegories, Renditions, and A Small Nation of Women at Yale University Divinity School (2021–2022), taking part in a panel discussion exploring the exhibition’s themes.

Emily’s work has been featured in publications such as Hey Alma and the Jewish Chronicle, and she is a featured artist in Contemporary Collage Magazine. Her contributions to the collage community include appearances in books like Collage Care and Traditions by Laurie Kanyer, Folklore of the Upper Nithsdale, Collage Your Life, and Kolaj Magazine. Previously represented by Long & Ryle Gallery in London, her work is available through various online galleries, including Saatchi Art. She is currently collaborating on a book inspired by The Ethics of the Fathers.

Beyond her artistic practice, Emily is an active member of her community. She volunteers as an elementary school art and English teacher, nurturing creativity in young minds. Her everyday inspirations come from reading novels, walking through local parks, baking sourdough bread, and practicing yoga. Emily is also a founding member of the London Collage Collective, underscoring her commitment to creative collaboration and community-building.

To learn more about Emily’s practice, watch our interview series with the artist, in which she discusses her work and inspirations with Alice Black.

Selected works by Emily Marbach are available for purchase through ArtULTRA. For enquiries and pricing, please contact us.