Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
Funny
August 27, 2019

Funny Dad Creates Relatable Fatherhood Parody of Billie Eilish’s Hit Song “Bad Guy”

Billie Eilish’s hit single “Bad Guy” has recently been given the dad joke treatment in a hilarious parody video created by father and YouTuber Kirk Connor (of Funk Turkey). The playful spoof comes just days after Eilish became the first artist born in the 2000s to top the Billboard Hot 100 with her original song. Connor’s “Dad Guy” version might not make the charts, but it’s certainly gaining popularity online.

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Drawing
August 26, 2019

Artist Illustrates Adorable and Funny Moments of Life as First Time Parents

We’ve been following Tel-Aviv-based illustrator Yehuda Devir’s ongoing comic series, One of Those Days, for years now. His charming drawings hilariously document his life with his wife Maya, demonstrating the love they have for one another. From loved-up moments and silly tiffs to their long journey to pregnancy, the adorable pair have been through it all.

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Drawing
August 20, 2019

Dreamy Illustrations Explore Human Emotion and Our Connection to Nature

London-based Spanish illustrator Helena Perez Garcia creates dream-like, visual stories that communicate complex feelings and human connection with nature. Her vibrant gouache illustrations capture mysterious female characters in surreal settings, often surrounded by vibrant florals and beautiful creatures. Each whimsical image is like a glimpse into the artist’s own thoughts and emotions, beautifully rendered in her distinct style. Garcia’s main source of inspiration comes from art, literature, and cinema.

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Sculpture
August 18, 2019

Artist Crafts Three-Dimensional Narratives from Antique Books

The best thing about a great book is being able to visualize the written tales in your mind, but British artist Emma Taylor takes storytelling to the next level by making the scenes pop from their pages. She crafts incredible sculptures from old books she finds at charity and antique stores, giving discarded titles a new lease of life.

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