Emma Bolas
Emma Bolas is a photographer from the Chicagoland suburbs, whose work reveals not only her and her family’s experiences but others as well. The work represents the struggles and coping with themes such as mental health, parental issues and trauma that occurs from these exposures. The work uses staged and dramatic light scenes. Emma is in her last year at Columbia College Chicago, studying for her BFA in Fine Arts and has exhibited in 3 group exhibitions, was awarded first place in sound opinions photography, and a winner of the Weisman award of 2025.
Education
- 2025 BFA Photography, Columbia College Chicago, IL
- 2022 AA Photography, McHenry County College, IL
Exhibitions
Select Group Exhibitions
2023
- "Over occupied" FWBW, The Hokin Gallery - Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
2024
- "Sole Provider" After Everything, The Hokin Gallery - Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
- "Doll House" FWBW, Arcade Gallery - Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
2025
- "Where We Go" between here & there, The Hokin Gallery - Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Awards & Honors
2024
- Photography Sound Opinions
2025
- Albert P. Weisman Award
