Emma Wood

Emma Wood (they/them/hen) is a Swedish American Eco Art visual artist based in Minnesota. Wood pursues intersections between citizen science in mycology (specifically mycoremediation) and the death positive movement. Wood is currently explores temporary and biodegradable processes that specifically benefit the environment through mycoremediation. Utilizing fungi as an artistic medium to develop projects with a multidisciplinary approach, Wood’s work investigates their identity, Swedish heritage, environmentalism, and grief. Their work is inspired by personal experiences as well as external influences of temporary existence, the process of decomposition, and life cycles.

Education

2015

Lilejholmen Fölkhagskola - Visual Arts, Rimforsa, Sweden

Experience

2021

Emerging Artist in Residence- Franconia Sculpture Park, Shafer, MN