Emily June Smith, based in Romford, is a neurodivergent visual artist whose work diverges from traditional documentary photography to delve into personal and social contexts.
As someone with dyslexia, Smith's artistic practice serves as a medium through which she communicates her unique perspective on life.
Having personally experienced the challenges of living with a neurological disability, Smith is deeply passionate about amplifying the voices of misunderstood and underrepresented communities, shedding light on topics that often go under-explored.
'Embracing my identity after years of internal struggle has granted me a profound yet intricate view of the world. I aspire to empower others like myself to embrace their differences without shame.'
Through her art, Smith strives to authentically represent herself and those who have been marginalised by society.
In 2023, Smith joined the Zinnia Collective.
Smith has previously shown work at a number of exhibitions and publications nationally:
Exhibitions, programs and talks:
Autograph Gallery, Artist Development Programme 2024-2025
Stills Edinburgh, where are the disabled photographers, artist talk, 2024
Free Range, By All Means, 2024
Falmouth University, Graduate show, 2024
LND London, world autism day, artist talk, 2024
Bell House, Walking Upright, 2023
The Poly Falmouth, Melange, 2023
The Fish Factory, Disobedient Bodies, 2022
Falmouth University, Restoration 2021
The Barbican Centre Masculinities Liberation Through Photography: creative response from our community partners, 2020
Barking and Dagenham College, 2019
Publications:
Photoworks, photography+ Graduates issue, August, 2024/Collater.al, July, 2024/Boheme magazine, July, 2024/PhotoVogue, July 8th 2024/ British Journal Of Photography, graduate show 2024: An (almost) comprehensive UK list, 2024/Photo vogue, July 1st 2024/ Open Doors Gallery,Free Range 2024 top 10 picks/ Spectrum Magazine, 2024/ Suboart Magazine, 2024/ Boundless Pictures, winner April, 2024/ Femlens, 2024/ Folks Magazine,2024/ Camera Club, Open call, runner up, 2024/ Falmouth university, website, 2024/ Photo Vogue, Best of Photo Vogue, April 8th 2024/ BBC radio London, 2024/ BBC radio Cornwall, 2024/ Safelight paper Magazine, 2024/ Float Magazine, 2024/ Marino Magazine, 2024/ Photo Vogue, April 17th 2023/ Whisper Magazine, issue three, 2022.