About Emelie
Affectionately known as The Beautiful Mind Artist, Emelie Susie has swiftly become one of the most compelling voices in contemporary art – a modern-day female Lichtenstein whose canvases fuse pop bravado, emotional truth, and unapologetic glamour. Her work transcends aesthetics: it is cultural commentary laced with resilience, wit, and the transformative power of colour.
From early beginnings with brush in hand, Emelie cultivated a language of vibrant iconography and bold, comic-style expression. Today, her paintings invite collectors and dreamers alike to question the constructs of status, identity, and self-worth, while celebrating the freedom found in authenticity. Her latest series, STATUS SUCK, exemplifies this daring approach – large-scale works on linen that deliver luxury with a wink, courage with a flourish, and truth wrapped in high-voltage colour.
Emelie’s artistic voice has been acknowledged by figures as diverse as Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Anthony Joshua, and entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Her portrait of Queen Elizabeth II – described by Buckingham Palace as “playful yet poignant” – remains one of her most defining moments, emblematic of her ability to capture both reverence and rebellion in a single stroke.
Her exhibitions have graced prestigious venues, from Blenheim Palace – where she unveiled a striking homage to Steve McQueen and the iconic Porsche 917 – to Piccadilly Circus, where her “How are you, really?” campaign illuminated London in support of mental health charity Samaritans. Alongside her artistic career, Emelie has dedicated herself to philanthropy, raising substantial funds for causes ranging from emergency services to mental health charities – always ensuring her art carries a legacy of compassion as well as creativity.
Each work she creates is more than art; it is an affirmation. Her paintings whisper resilience, radiate courage, and invite their collectors to live fuelled – joyously, unapologetically, and truthfully. In Emelie Susie’s world, luxury is not defined by status, but by the beauty of daring to be ourselves.
