Emily Morgan

Emily Morgan
Columbus, Ohio, USA

STATEMENT

My collage work embodies an exploration of form, nature, and the surreal. Through the use of precise cuts, densely layered elements, and natural forms, I aim to create compositions that evoke beauty, movement, and curiosity.

At the core of my practice is a desire to escape routine and overthinking. I embrace the imperfections and spontaneity that come with cutting and pasting without constraint. Flowers and leaves, in particular, hold a special place in my work; the more I try to control them, the less natural they become. By releasing control and working intuitively, I allow my pieces to grow organically, each collage representing the deep, inner voice that drives my process.

BIO

Emily Morgan (aka Lovely But Dead) is an Ohio-based collage artist known for her intricate, surreal works that blend natural motifs with precise craftsmanship. She is the founder and President of the Columbus Collage Collective and serves as Vice President of the Clintonville Arts Guild. Since beginning her collage practice in 2023, she has held two solo exhibitions (with a third currently being curated for 2026), received commissions for album and book cover art, earned first place as an emerging artist at the Worthington Arts Festival, and been featured in publications around the world. Emily lives in Columbus with her partner, Alex, and their three cats.

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