EMILY EISENHART

About

b. 1986, HK.

Welcome to the Creative Studio of Emily Eisenhart.

ARTIST BIO

Emily Eisenhart’s work explores the dynamic interplay between color, light, and form. From intimate drawings to large-scale murals and immersive installations, each piece celebrates the delicate balance between the natural and built worlds. Her expressive, color-rich style captures the fleeting dialogue of light and shadow, the vibrancy of biodiversity, and the tactile joy of making. The result is artwork that is imaginative, experiential, and rooted in wonder.

With a background in Cultural Anthropology, Eisenhart approaches her creative practice as an ethnographer—engaging deeply with people, places, and histories. She views each project as an opportunity to connect communities to their environments and to the stories that shape both. Her multidisciplinary body of work spans murals, sculpture, mixed media, and digital projection, unified by a process grounded in research, collaboration, and curiosity.

Eisenhart’s art has been featured in The New York Times and recognized by ULI as Austin’s 2024 Best Project Innovation. Known for sparking imagination, inspiring play, and inviting reflection, her work transforms spaces into vibrant, story-rich environments.

As Founder and Creative Director of Studio Eisenhart, she collaborates with architects, designers, urban planners, and cultural institutions to explore the intersection of culture, nature, and the built environment. Her clients range from city agencies to mission-driven brands, all united by a shared desire to create meaning through art and design.

Before launching her studio, Eisenhart honed her craft at the global design firm IDEO, deepening her commitment to human-centered creativity. A Founding Board Member of Design Austin, she continues to advocate for inclusive, forward-thinking creative leadership.

Learn more about her approach in her TEDx talk, “The Power of Everyday Creativity.”

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The Power of Everyday Creativity
Emily Eisenhart | TEDxUTAustin

What if creativity wasn’t reserved for artists, but something we could all tap into every day? In this heartwarming and visually rich talk, abstract artist Emily Eisenhart invites us to rediscover the world through the eyes of a child. Drawing from her upbringing in a home that valued curiosity, her deep connection to nature, and her background in anthropology and design, Eisenhart shows how wonder, observation, and play can reawaken our creativity. From shadow patterns to city sidewalks, she reveals how beauty and inspiration are everywhere—if we just take the time to look. This talk is a reminder that creativity isn’t something we grow out of, it's something we can reignite. Emily Eisenhart turns the world into her canvas. From kinetic sculptures to sky-high murals, she is dedicated to infusing cities with art and creativity.

RECENT Talk

Given at AIA Austin Design Excellence Conference

Integrating Art into Architecture: How Creative Collaboration Can Amplify Beautiful Spaces (video link)

The collaboration between artists and architects has resulted in some of the most renowned buildings and public spaces in the world; it’s a practice that can be cultivated to the benefit of everyone. In this session, Emily Eisenhart will discuss the role of artists as essential contributors to the development of public and private spaces, not only in creating visually compelling and immersive places, but also in fostering vibrant, engaged communities.

Drawing from her extensive experience as the Founder and Creative Director of Studio Emily Eisenhart, where she has spearheaded large-scale projects nationwide and formed dynamic partnerships with architects, landscape architects, designers, and developers, Emily will offer actionable insights and strategies for successful collaborations with multidisciplinary creative partners.

Attendees will be inspired by a curated showcase of work from her studio as well as case studies of noteworthy artist-architect collaborations, in addition to hearing compelling data demonstrating the significant impact of these creative partnerships on the built environment.


GET IN TOUCH

  • Follow along on her latest projects and hear more about her creative process.

  • To inquire about projects and availability send a note to hello@emilyeisenhart.com

  • Studio open by appointment only – 1023 Springdale Road, Building 8F, Austin, TX

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AMLI
Allbirds
Atlassian
Austin FC
Bean Trailer
Beck Group
Califia Farms
Catapult Design
The Chicon
Chioco Design
Create & Cultivate
Colossal Media
CRÈME / Jun Aizaki
Curbed
Dell
Facebook
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Genentech
Gensler
Greystar
GSD&M
HOK
Hold Out Brewing
Hyundai
IA Interior Architects
IDEO
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Kor Group
Lincoln Property Company
LINE Hotel
lululemon
Madewell
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Nike
Microsoft
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MIT Media Lab
McSweeney’s Publishing
Outdoor Voices
Peak Design
Sabah
Siege Media
South Congress Hotel
Specialized
Spectrum Development
Spot
Square
Starbucks
St. Elmo Brewing
SXSW
TBG Partners
Tribeza
Unity 3D
Warby Parker
Weber Thompson
Whole Foods
W Hotel
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