Em Cole recently shot a Manolo Blahnik special for the most recent Port Magazine.
Blending buttery soft lighting with a touch of surrealism, Em created an evocative yet playful story for the issue.
Em Cole
ABOUT
Em Cole is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans across photography, motion, set design and VR technologies. Em’s work is situated at the intersection of art and technology, pushing the boundaries of what ‘The Image’ means today, exploring critical viewpoints on human communication in a post-digital age. She is influenced by what she feels our over-stimulated and desensitised eyes are craving, her visual style combining sensory stimulation and a brazen sense of humour.
Em holds degrees in Material Design and Information Experience Design, having completed her MA at the RCA.
Recent clients include Instagram, Lotto, Puma, Interscope, Sony Music, Bompas & Parr, WAH Nails, I-D, Hunger and King Kong Magazine.
Recent Work
Em Cole was commissioned by Anyways Creative to create the stills and motion for Levi’s.
The campaign celebrates denim’s versatility and endless customisation, features English comedian and presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg and German singer Alicia Awa.
Em Cole was commissioned by the team at Channel 4 to create the OOH campaign for their latest new reality show, Rise & Fall.
Em created the eye-catching campaign fusing old Hollywood-style lighting, a playful cast of faces and bold approach to colour. Huge thanks to whole the team involved!
Em Cole was commissioned to create a short film for the Woodland Trust for their ‘Plant More Trees’ drive.
The project aims to plant more trees across the UK to combat climate change. Em directed the playful and humorous film (production by 1st Avenue Machine) which highlights this very important cause.
Em Cole was commissioned to photograph singer/songwriter Raye.
Known for her surreal sense of humour and playful use of colour, Em created a series of images playing with scale and collage techniques.
‘Earthly Delights’ is a new editorial from Em Cole for Port Magazine.
With a focus on animal textures, haptic sensations and earthy colours, Em created a sensorial overload for the magazine.
Stylist: Georgia Thompson
Set Design: Helen Zarkina
Em Cole was commissioned to create a series of images for the band Two Door Cinema Club.
Taking inspiration from the British seaside and 70s sci-fi, Em added her own touch of absurdist surrealism to create the images.
Em Cole was recently commissioned to direct the campaign for Autry.
Taking inspiration from US 80’s aesthetic, Em created a bold, cosmic campaign to showcase the retro character of the product. Huge thanks to the whole team working on this project!
Multi-disciplinary artist Em Cole continues her cooperation with Little Moons, mochi ice cream from ‘another world’.
Em directed a dream-like, vivid spot for Channel 4 starring Saoirse Monica-Jackson, known from ‘Derry Girls’.
Em Cole was commissioned by the team at Uncommon to shoot a campaign for the new Chilly’s x House of Sunny collaboration.
Taking inspiration from 8os airbrushing, soft LA tones and camp, Em created a bright and bold campaign for the new range which takes the pattern from one of House of Sunny’s iconic dresses.
Photographer: Em Cole
Manicurist: Lauren Michelle Pires (Future Rep)
Set: Helen Zarkina
Stylist: Cristina Firpo
Post: Notion London
