Eva Yates (born 1996 Southeast London) is a neo-surrealist painter whose warping of imagery counters her demons. Always gravitating towards myth and legend. Yates explores the circles and spheres that have been used in art as vessels of perfection throughout history.

The past and the present, the real and the imagined. Her art invites reflection, encouraging us to consider our own experiences, struggles, and the myths we live by. In a world often dominated by the superficial, her work explores her own personality and authenticity, a reminder of the power of art to explore the complexities of the human condition and the beauty that lies in embracing our vulnerabilities. 

Through her vision, Eva Yates not only creates art; she fosters a space for emotional exploration and understanding, inviting us all to see the world, and ourselves, through her eyes.

The bubbles in her paintings are an organic, veined, a projection of the occupant’s own self. Exploring the mind, disorder and mental health, and   issues that spring from this, playing with ideas of the subconscious, death, life, sleep and stress, loneliness and companionship. Using her friends as muse, she immortalises the iconic and reinvigorates the nostalgic. 

Yates’s creative process is marked by experimentation and a desire to push the boundaries of traditional art forms. She speaks of incorporating modern materials like resin and concrete into her work, adding a tangible texture and depth that contrasts with the ethereal themes of her paintings. 

This innovative approach, coupled with her use of contemporary figures as models, bridges historical artistic practices with modern sensibilities, allowing her art to stand out in its uniqueness and relevance. The concept of incorporating personal elements into her art adds a layer of intimacy and connection, transforming her pieces into vessels of energy and infuses her work with a personal touch that transcends the visual, making her art not just a sight to behold but an experience to be felt. 

Eva’s work seeks to create a dialogue between the past and the present, using classical realism learned during her time at Grand Central Atelier as a foundation to explore contemporary themes and personal narratives. She positions modern-day figures within landscapes and scenarios that could belong to another era, blurring the lines between history and the present day, reality and fantasy. This juxtaposition invites viewers to explore the continuity of human experience, suggesting that despite the passage of time, the essence of human emotion and struggle remains constant.