​Emmalene Blake (ESTR) is a visual artist based in Dublin, renowned for
their large-scale portraits. Emmalene's work spans outdoor murals,
studio pieces, and teaching at Youthreach. They have painted live at
numerous events and created murals throughout Ireland and
internationally.

Emmalene's art is frequently socio-political, and very much influenced by
the world around them and issues they feel strongly about such as
feminism, human rights, environmental concerns, and inequality. Their
work often incorporates elements of pop culture and humour, aiming to
provoke thought and dialogue. Emmalene firmly believes in the power of
public art to mirror society and to foster public discourse on cultural and
societal issues.