E.E. Kono Artist Talk
Cost
Where
Troutbeck
515 Leedsville Road
Amenia, NY 12501
When
Sunday, April 19, 2026
3–4 PM
Who
Please join us for a conversation between E.E. Kono and Emily McElwreath about Kono's solo show at Troutbeck, Conversant.
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About the Artist
E.E. Kono is a multidisciplinary artist based in both Iowa and Los Angeles. Her work investigates the relationships between place, culture, and storytelling. Best known for her luminous egg tempera paintings, Kono combines meticulous technique with rich symbolic language, drawing from a wide array of cultural imagery.
Incorporating historically significant materials such as silverpoint and locally sourced earth pigments, her practice bridges ancient traditions and contemporary themes, informed by global travel, folklore, and art history. Through this lens, Kono’s work reflects on our shared human experience and the complexities of cultural identity in an increasingly interconnected world.
Emily McElwreath is an independent curator, art advisor, educator, and cultural strategist with over 18 years of experience in the contemporary art world. She is the founder of McElwreath Art Advisory and the creator and host of The Art Career Podcast, a leading platform for transparent dialogue across the creative industry. Emily has developed public programs, organized panels, and lectured at institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art. As former Director of Communications and Education at The Brant Foundation, she led national educational initiatives and contributed to major exhibitions featuring artists such as Andy Warhol, Julian Schnabel, and Nate Lowman. An independent curator and dealer, Emily fosters meaningful connections between artists, collectors, and institutions. She has curated exhibitions for galleries, nonprofit spaces, and art fairs, and her exhibition Luminous Forms is currently on view at the Ucross Foundation. She is also a frequent speaker and guest critic at institutions such as NYU (alongside Jerry Saltz), the Neuberger Museum (with Marilyn Minter and Jasmine Wahi), Pratt Institute, The School of Visual Arts, the Wassaic Project, and the NARS Foundation. Her expertise spans museum-quality collections, cultural programming, and strategic artist engagement, making her a trusted voice in the evolving landscape of contemporary art.
E.E. Kono Artist Talk
Cost
Where
Troutbeck
515 Leedsville Road
Amenia, NY 12501
When
Sunday, April 19, 2026
3–4 PM
Who
Please join us for a conversation between E.E. Kono and Emily McElwreath about Kono's solo show at Troutbeck, Conversant.
About the Artist
E.E. Kono is a multidisciplinary artist based in both Iowa and Los Angeles. Her work investigates the relationships between place, culture, and storytelling. Best known for her luminous egg tempera paintings, Kono combines meticulous technique with rich symbolic language, drawing from a wide array of cultural imagery.
Incorporating historically significant materials such as silverpoint and locally sourced earth pigments, her practice bridges ancient traditions and contemporary themes, informed by global travel, folklore, and art history. Through this lens, Kono’s work reflects on our shared human experience and the complexities of cultural identity in an increasingly interconnected world.
Emily McElwreath is an independent curator, art advisor, educator, and cultural strategist with over 18 years of experience in the contemporary art world. She is the founder of McElwreath Art Advisory and the creator and host of The Art Career Podcast, a leading platform for transparent dialogue across the creative industry. Emily has developed public programs, organized panels, and lectured at institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art. As former Director of Communications and Education at The Brant Foundation, she led national educational initiatives and contributed to major exhibitions featuring artists such as Andy Warhol, Julian Schnabel, and Nate Lowman. An independent curator and dealer, Emily fosters meaningful connections between artists, collectors, and institutions. She has curated exhibitions for galleries, nonprofit spaces, and art fairs, and her exhibition Luminous Forms is currently on view at the Ucross Foundation. She is also a frequent speaker and guest critic at institutions such as NYU (alongside Jerry Saltz), the Neuberger Museum (with Marilyn Minter and Jasmine Wahi), Pratt Institute, The School of Visual Arts, the Wassaic Project, and the NARS Foundation. Her expertise spans museum-quality collections, cultural programming, and strategic artist engagement, making her a trusted voice in the evolving landscape of contemporary art.
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