"WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP" explores a journey into tension and release, dissecting chaos, anger, and growth. Through satire, it tackles the digital world, stubbornness, and imposed beliefs in our evolving and devolving social landscape. The artworks by Emily Brooks Millar explore concepts of 'alpha males,' traditional families, and propaganda, juxtaposing child-like illustrations with nightmarish realism in character portrayal. It delves into themes of conformity, performative actions, and primal instincts.

Exhibited at Steingast Art, Vienna (2023)

An illustration of a gorilla with white and black lines, featuring red eyes, walking on a wooden platform with a rain-filled background. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP collection, this piece is named 'parkour'.
Illustration of a carnival with blue and red striped tents, a merry-go-round, a carnival ride, and an entrance arch reading 'Coco's Circus Fun' against a black background. Emily Brooks Millar's 'alpha zoo'.
A colorful painting of two magpies with human-like personalities, standing against an orange and red background with outlines of landmasses. One magpie is saying, 'Good morning Mr. Magpie,' and the other responds, 'Good morning Mrs. Magpie.' Inside t
Painting of an astronaut in an orange space suit standing at a blue table, holding a black helmet with a white stripe and an air supply hose. An American flag is on the left side of the image, and the astronaut has patches on the suit, including a na
Painting depicting a butcher's shop with hanging animal carcasses, a man dressed as a cowboy sitting and writing in a book, and a woman in traditional cowboy attire holding a gun. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's 'jimbo was murdered'.
A hand holding a small dead monkey with blood on its face and body, with some blood dripping from the finger, against a plain background. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition, this piece is called 'opposables'.
A comic-style illustration with two panels. The top panel shows a supermarket shelf with a picture of a tiger in the background, captioned 'In 2009, I saw a tiger in the supermarket,' and a drawing of a real tiger. The bottom panel shows the same sup
A colorful drawing with a cityscape background, featuring flames and a cartoonish creature, with the words "I would like to see him break a sweat" written across the image. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition. Piece: 'tig'
Handwritten sign listing items to mark next to the item if any are present, including weapons, explosives, drugs, and other items, on a chalkboard background with video playback controls at the bottom.
Group of women engaging in conversation at an art exhibition, with a colorful artwork on the wall behind them. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
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People socializing in an art gallery with artworks and informational panels on the walls. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
People socializing in an art gallery with a colourful painting of a singing bird in the background. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Two men are standing in an art gallery, looking at artworks on the wall. The man on the left is dressed in black, holding a phone, and the man on the right is wearing a cap, glasses, and a brown jacket. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP
People inside a gallery viewed through a building's exterior window. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Two women are viewing artwork in a gallery. One woman holds a yellow pamphlet and has a jacket over her arm. The other woman has a backpack and a piece of paper in her hand. Four colorful paintings are displayed on the white walls behind them.
People viewing artwork in a gallery, with a colorful painting depicting a ghost man and flames. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Two people standing and talking inside an art museum under a sign that reads 'WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP EMILY BROOKS MILAR'.
Group of people socializing at an art gallery, with various artworks on white walls, some people holding drinks, and one person holding a cup near a portable chair. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Four people are standing in an art gallery, engaging in conversation. Two paintings are visible on the walls, featuring carnival and circus scenes with bright colors and decorative elements. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Group of people socializing in an art gallery with colorful paintings on white walls and wooden floors. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Two women in black outfits standing together in front of colorful carnival-themed artwork on a gallery wall. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
People viewing artwork in a gallery with white walls and wooden floors. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
People conversing at an art gallery, with a colorful painting of birds on the wall behind them. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Four people are talking and smiling in an art gallery with large paintings on the wall behind them. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
People socializing at an art gallery opening called 'White Knuckle Grip' by Emily Brooks Millar, with several individuals conversing near the entrance and artwork on the walls. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Group of people at an art gallery engaging in conversation, with colorful paintings on the walls. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.
Group of people talking and smiling at an art gallery exhibition with colorful paintings and artwork on the walls. Artist Emily Brooks Millar's WHITE KNUCKLE GRIP exhibition.

Photographed by TILL STEINBERGER