About

My vision

Artist Statement: "When you venture into the wilderness, it brings you closer to your soul. You feel free and guided by your heart; it is pure happiness."

I paint so that people can dive into their own world, reconnect with their true selves, explore new perspectives, and feel their emotions without inhibition. I wish that through my artworks, they can ignite their inner fire and embrace their feminine energy.

It’s about shining without shame, being authentic without fear of judgment or hurt, loving oneself without needing to prove anything — just being and enjoying life.

From the womb's voice to the canvas

Each artwork is a part of me — my story, my feelings, my transformation, my way of seeing the world. I paint intuitively, expressing what I feel directly from my gut. These emotions and visions arise from my meditations, my dreams, or when I’m immersed in nature or in a song.

Most of my creations begin in a dancing, chaotic way — a process of letting go, where I allow myself to be guided by the colours and the music in the background. The wild brushstrokes act like plants in the jungle, opening up the imagination for the next stage.

I love using different media and mixing them: inks, watercolours, charcoal, markers, and my favorite… vibrant oil paints. I enjoy experimenting, like a child playing wildly.

My art doesn’t aim to fit into a specific category—it simply follows the flow and feeling of the moment: joy, love, relaxation, eroticism, exoticism, femininity, spirituality…

My story

My name is Emmanuelle Erard. I grew up in Neuchâtel, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, in a multicultural environment. My mother is from Thailand, and I inherited her love for colorful flowers. My father comes from an idyllic place called 'Les Franches-Montagnes' in Switzerland.

From a young age, my love for drawing knew no bounds. I adorned every surface I could find – from my hands and clothes to school desks and home walls. My eyes shone with joy.

Years passed, and several experiences in my life – being mocked and judged because of my origins, my voice, and my body, which matured too early – led me to hide who I truly was. I became a silent mouse, fitting to the good girl mould, afraid of being hurt.

I began studying economics, convinced that I wasn’t good enough to pursue art. I built a successful career. My parents were proud, but I was sad. I was living in a world where I didn’t belong, becoming someone else, driven by appearances and sacrifices. I lost myself. I was terrified of being judged and ashamed of who I was. I felt empty, and my inner fire was almost extinguished.

Whenever I could, I created to escape into my own world. Then, I became a mother. That was when everything clicked. I left the corporate world, decided to embrace my role as a mother, and began to heal. I ventured deeper into nature and into my inner world. One thing led to another, and I found myself painting more and more – even frenetically. My inner fire burned brightly again, just like in my early childhood.

In 2023, I gathered the courage to make my passion my profession, my path. I knew I wanted to accomplish something special in this world, something that would bring joy to others and create a better future for my children and the generations to come.

As a Wild Woman Artist, this is my mission.

My artistic journey so far symbolizes all the stages and healing I’ve gone through to get closer to myself, to my wilderness and to my divine and dark feminine.

Silver Medal award

In October 2024, I have been awarded with a Silver Medal by the prestigious Académie Ars-Sciences-Lettres in Paris, for my work as an artist painter. Such an honor!